poriform

[ pawr-uh-fawrm, pohr- ]

adjective

1. resembling a pore in form.

Word History and Origins

Origin of poriform¹

1840–50; < Late Latin por ( us ) pore ² + -i- + -form

Example Sentences

Vaporif′erous, producing vapour; Vaporif′ic, converting into steam or other vapour; Vā′poriform, existing in the form of vapour.—n.

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