Definition of Spongy

Spon´gy   Pronunciation: spŭn´jŷ
a.1.Soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones.
2.Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy.
3.Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge.
Spongy lead
(Chem.) sponge lead. See under Sponge.
Spongy platinum
See under Platinum.


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