a. 海绵状的, 海绵质的, 多孔的

[医] 海绵状的, 海绵构造的

Spongy \Spon"gy\ (sp[u^]n"j[y^]), 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.
``Spongy April.'' --Shak.

3. Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge.

{Spongy lead} (Chem.), sponge lead. See under {Sponge}.

{Spongy platinum}. See under {Platinum}.