macropore en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *meh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ḱrós Proto-Hellenic *makrós Ancient Greek μᾰκρός (măkrós)der. French macro-der. English macro- English pore English macropore From macro- + pore.
Meanings
- A macroscopic pore; any pore sufficiently wide to allow water or another liquid to flow unimpeded by capillary action
- A pore of greater than 50 nanometers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| macropores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |