Porosity

Definition

Porosity refers to the measure of how much empty space, or pores, there is in a material such as soil or rock. It indicates the ability of a substance to hold and transmit fluids.

Related terms

Saturation: Saturation refers to the state when all available pore spaces in a material are filled with water or other fluids.

Infiltration:

Infiltration is the process by which water enters into and moves through porous materials like soil.

Aquifer: An aquifer is an underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that holds and transmits groundwater.