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Porosity
Title
Porosity
Subject
The proportion of the material occupied by space, measured in volume percent. A porous material contains fluid-filled spaces, or pores, while a non-porous material does not. NB, make sure you understand the difference between porosity and permeability.
Description
Compare with permeability.
Collection
Citation
“Porosity,” 1A Collections, accessed April 9, 2024, https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/show/243.