sievelike

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • sieve-like

Etymology[edit]

sieve +‎ -like

Adjective[edit]

sievelike (comparative more sievelike, superlative most sievelike)

  1. Resembling a sieve; thus, having holes through which fluids can pass
    a sievelike membrane

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