macropore

noun — 2 senses

macropore

noun

Etymology From macro- + pore.

1

A macroscopic pore; any pore sufficiently wide to allow water or another liquid to flow unimpeded by capillary action

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A pore of greater than 50 nanometers.

Derived terms
macroporous
Related terms
micropore

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