The porous texture allows wax to be retained within the structure of the base material, thus providing a more durable wax coating.

A sinter is a mineral deposit that presents a porous or vesicular texture; its structure shows small cavities.

The main hematitic ore is medium- to fine-grained and displays a variety of massive, banded and porous textures.

Its porous texture helps to soften the Anglican lines.

The heat from either drying process will further add to the porous texture of the noodles by gelatinizing the starch even more.

The porous textures and cavernous shapes of some temples suggest canyons and caves.

The material is sometimes called sandstone when used in watch dials, despite its lack of resemblance to the porous, matte texture of the natural stone.

The ciabatta from the area encompassing Lake Como has a crisp crust, a somewhat soft, porous texture, and is light to the touch.

Rather than attempting to putty and polish the rough sawn timbers he chose to highlight the porous texture of the paneling.

Mix that has sunk substantially has broken down; the light, porous texture that holds water and lets roots breathe cannot be restored.