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feinporig

fine-pored, with very small pores

adjective FYNE-por-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Usage Note

Feinporig describes a material — especially skin, foam or stone — that has many very small, barely visible pores giving a smooth, even texture. It is the opposite of grobporig and is frequently used in cosmetics.

Examples

"Feinporiger Schwamm nimmt Wasser besonders gut auf."

Natural Translation

Fine-pored sponge absorbs water particularly well.

Literal Translation

Fine-pored sponge takes water particularly well up.

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