spongelike meaning

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spongelike (adjective): easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility.

spongelike has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

spongelike as an adjective

  1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
    • spongy bread

    Synonyms: spongy, squashy, squishy

    Similar: soft

  2. like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

    Synonyms: spongy

    Similar: absorbent

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