HeyRuaHow to say “porosity” in Irish
- Irish:
- póiriúlacht
- English:
- porosity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “POR-yoo-lukht” /ˈpˠoːɾʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- póiriúlachta, na póiriúlachta (e.g. leibhéal póiriúlachta, level of porosity)
What does “póiriúlacht” mean?
- porosity
- The quality of being porous, having tiny holes that let liquid or air pass through.Also: porousness, permeability.
“Póiriúlacht” with the article
Here is póiriúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
an phóiriúlacht
the porosity
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Póiriúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using póiriúlacht, the Irish word for porosity.
Tá póiriúlacht ard ag an gcloch seo.
This stone has high porosity.
Thomhais an t-eolaí póiriúlacht na hithreach.
The scientist measured the porosity of the soil.
Braitheann an t-uisce ar phóiriúlacht na carraige.
The water depends on the porosity of the rock.
Is airí tábhachtach í an phóiriúlacht.
Porosity is an important property.
Tá difríocht mhór i bpóiriúlacht an dá ábhar.
There is a big difference in the porosity of the two materials.
Rinneamar tástáil phóiriúlachta sa tsaotharlann.
We did a porosity test in the laboratory.
Laghdaíonn an brú póiriúlacht na cré.
Pressure reduces the porosity of the clay.
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Porosity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for porosity?
The Irish for porosity is póiriúlacht (pronounced “POR-yoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce póiriúlacht in Irish?
Póiriúlacht is said like “POR-yoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈpˠoːɾʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does póiriúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for póiriúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does póiriúlacht change to phóiriúlacht or bpóiriúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) póiriúlacht becomes mo phóiriúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpóiriúlacht (eclipsis).
What word is póiriúlacht formed from?
It comes from the adjective póiriúil, 'porous', which itself comes from póir, 'pore', plus the abstract ending -acht.
