breathable

adjective

Definition of breathablenext
as in porous

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Recent Examples of breathable Whether you’re headed to a barbecue, sharing al fresco spritzes with friends, or going to the beach, here’s how to wear the breathable blouse with tips for every comfort level. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 June 2026 Supima Air, a recent textile innovation, uses hollow-core yarn technology to produce a fabric that is lighter, more breathable, and faster drying than typical construction. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 The key ingredient, HPMC-5, is part of a proprietary technology that creates a breathable moisture barrier around the skin. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 The Peacock Alley European Washed Linen Sheet Set is crisp yet soft, and breathable for a cool and luxurious experience. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathable
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  1. porous
  2. permeable
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  • The stones are light and porous but surprisingly effective at removing stains without scratching delicate porcelain surfaces like toilets, bathtubs, sinks, and more, thanks to their gentle yet abrasive material.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Unlike conventional porous carbons, which interact only weakly with polysulfides, COFs possess periodically arranged pores whose dimensions, chemical environments, and electronic characteristics can be programmed by design.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of porous
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  • Then, after about three days, the blood vessels that had become more permeable immediately after surgery to bring healing fluids to the face tighten back up again.
    — Michele Promaulayko, Allure, 17 June 2026
  • Their results suggest that several factors worked together to sustain the underground environment, including highly permeable fractured rocks, lingering heat from the impact itself and the region's natural geothermal energy.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of permeable

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