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Pore

pore

noun POH-re Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: from Greek poros via Latin

Usage Note

Pore refers to a tiny opening in the skin through which sweat and sebum are released. In German skincare discussions verstopfte Poren (clogged pores) and Porenreinigung (pore cleansing) are very common terms.

Examples

"Dampf öffnet die Poren und erleichtert die Reinigung."

Natural Translation

Steam opens the pores and makes cleansing easier.

Literal Translation

Steam opens the pores and eases the cleansing.

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