porouscell
nounUK /ˈpɔːrəs sɛl/
US /ˈpɔːrəs sɛl/
A tiny box with lots of little holes that lets air or water pass through.
The sponge is full of porouscells that soak up water.
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2. A small unit in a battery that lets charged particles move through it.
The battery's porouscell helps electricity flow.
3. A tiny hollow space in rock or soil that can hold water.
Rainwater collects in each porouscell underground.
4. A cell-like structure in a filter that traps dirt while letting liquid through.
The water filter uses a porouscell to catch bits of sand.