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poria

nounfemininetécnico/puˈɾiɐ/rare

po·ri·a

Definition

A pore or small channel, especially in technical or biological contexts.
The cell membrane has several poria for transport.
The ceramic filter works through its micropores.
Common collocations
cell poriamicropore

Etymology

Do latim 'poria', derivado de 'porus' (poro).

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