different between porous vs albariza

English

From Old French poros, from Latin porus (“an opening”).

porous (comparative more porous, superlative most porous)

Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.
Sponges are porous so they can filter water while trapping food.
Concrete is porous, so water will slowly filter through it.
(figuratively) With many gaps.
(figuratively, by extension) full of loopholes

albariza (uncountable)

A white porous chalky soil found in some regions of Andalusia, Spain and on which sherry vineyards are often planted.

albariza f (uncountable)

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