spongy
[ spuhn-jee ]
/ ˈspʌn dʒi /
adjective, spon·gi·er, spon·gi·est.
of the nature of or resembling a sponge; light, porous, and elastic or readily compressible, as pith or bread.
having the absorbent characteristics of a sponge; absorbing or holding liquid or yielding liquid when pressed.
of or relating to a sponge.
lacking in firmness or solidity: spongy wood; a spongy feeling from the car brakes.
moist and soft; soggy: spongy ground.
porous but hard, as bone.
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spon·gi·ly, adverbspon·gi·ness, nounun·spong·y, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for spongy
spongy
/ (ˈspʌndʒɪ) /
adjective -gier or -giest
of or resembling a sponge, esp in texture, porosity, elasticity, or compressibilityspongy bread; spongy bone
of or like a sponge in respect of its capacity to absorb fluid and yield it when compressed
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Medicine definitions for spongy
spongy
[ spŭn′jē ]
adj.
Resembling a sponge in appearance, elasticity, or porosity.
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spong′i•ness n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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