Definition of Microporous

1. Adjective. (context: of a material) Having pores of a size less than 2 nanometres. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Microporous

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Microporous

microplethysmography
micropodia
micropolar
micropolarity
micropolitan
micropolitical
micropolitically
micropolitics
micropolygyria
micropore filter
micropores
microporosities
microporosity
microporous (current term)
micropositioner
micropositioners
micropositioning
micropower
microprecipitation test
microprint
microprinted
microprinting
microprism
microprisms
microprobe
microprobes
microprocessing
microprocessor

Literary usage of Microporous

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Trends in Japanese Textile Technology by John E. Berkowitch (2000)
"Membranes Breathable impermeable outerwear is mostly based on single nylon or polyester shell fabrics coated with a microporous polyurethane membrane (fig. ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"Cyclohexanone may be used as a solvent in the production of the filters. (b) Any substance employed in the production of microporous polymeric filters that ..."

3. Debris Impact On Emergency Coolant Recirculation: Workshop Proceedings by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2004)
"These materials include fiberglass insulations, microporous insulations, and reflective metallic insulations (RMI). A substantial base of experimental ..."

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