HeyRuaHow to say “porosity” in Irish
- Irish:
- scagacht
- English:
- porosity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAG-uhkht” /ˈskaɡəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scagachta, na scagachta (e.g. leibhéal scagachta na cloiche, the level of porosity of the stone)
What does “scagacht” mean?
- porosity
- The quality of being porous or full of small holes, so that liquid or air can pass through.Also: porousness, looseness of texture, thinness.
“Scagacht” with the article
Here is scagacht after the article (an t-alt).
an scagacht
the porosity
No change after an
“Scagacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scagacht, the Irish word for porosity.
Tá scagacht ard ag an gcloch seo.
This stone has high porosity.
Braitheann an draenáil ar scagacht na hithreach.
Drainage depends on the porosity of the soil.
Thomhais na heolaithe scagacht an ghainimh.
The scientists measured the porosity of the sand.
Is airí tábhachtach í an scagacht sa gheolaíocht.
Porosity is an important property in geology.
Ligeann scagacht na carraige don uisce dul tríthi.
The rock's porosity lets water pass through it.
Rinneamar tástáil scagachta ar an mbríce.
We did a porosity test on the brick.
Laghdaíonn brú scagacht 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 scagacht (pronounced “SKAG-uhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scagacht in Irish?
Scagacht is said like “SKAG-uhkht” (IPA /ˈskaɡəxt̪/).
Does scagacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for scagacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'scagacht' related to 'scagaire'?
Yes, both come from 'scag' (strain, filter): 'scagaire' is a filter, and 'scagacht' is the porous quality of letting things through.
