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noun

pore

any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

In a sentence

Six example sentences with pore, each labelled with its topic.

  • After twenty minutes on the rowing machine sweat stood in every pore across his forehead and shoulders.

    Fitness

  • Unglazed clay holds water in each pore, so the pot cools itself as moisture slowly escapes.

    Cooking

  • Water climbs through every pore in the sandstone by capillary action, reaching the surface days after the storm.

    Science

  • A blocked pore fills with oil and dead skin, and the dermatologist explained that squeezing only pushes the plug deeper.

    Medicine

  • Healthy soil holds water in every pore, so a field with plenty of worms stays damp longer after rain.

    Environment

  • Sandstone facades breathe through every pore, which is why sealing them with a plastic coating can trap moisture inside.

    Architecture

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