SPONGY


Meaning of SPONGY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈspən-jē ]

adjective

( spong·i·er ; -est )

Date: 14th century

1. : resembling a sponge:

a. : soft and full of cavities

spongy ice

b. : elastic, porous, and absorbent

2.

a. : not firm or solid

b. : being in the form of a metallic sponge

spongy iron

3. : moist and soft like a sponge full of water

a spongy moor

• spong·i·ness noun

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