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spongy
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spongy /spon·gy/ (spun´je) of a spongelike appearance or texture.
spong·y (spnj)
adj.
Resembling a sponge in appearance, elasticity, or porosity.
spongi·ness n.
spongy
[spun′jē]
Etymology: Gk, spoggia
pertaining to or resembling a sponge.
spongy [spun´je]
of spongelike appearance or texture.
spongy
of spongelike appearance or texture.
spongy degeneration
see spongy degeneration.
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