poromeric

[ pawr-uh-mer-ik, pohr- ]
/ ˌpɔr əˈmɛr ɪk, ˌpoʊr- /

noun

any of various microporous synthetic materials used as leather substitutes.

Words nearby poromeric

British Dictionary definitions for poromeric

poromeric
/ (ˌpɔːrəˈmɛrɪk) /

adjective

(of a plastic) permeable to water vapour

noun

a substance having this characteristic, esp one based on polyurethane and used in place of leather in making shoe uppers

Word Origin for poromeric

C20: from poro ( sity) + ( poly) mer + -ic