Oooh, sick! What is that stuff? It's all spongy.
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Spongy
/ˈspʌnd͡ʒi/
Synonyms for "spongy" (75 found)
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Adjective(3 words)
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6 entriescompressible materialfigurative sensemetaphorical usageporous materialporous structuresoft material
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4 entriescushioned foamsoft foamspongy bonespongy tissue
Collocations
6 entriesspongy bonespongy foamspongy layerspongy materialspongy texturespongy tissue
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The ground is spongy.
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Seitan is spongy.
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Gut bacteria break down soluble fiber, which includes pectin from apples, berries and citrus, into short chain fatty acids. Marsland says the fatty acids interact with spongy tissue inside the bones, where protective immune cells are produced, and help quiet immune system overactivity. An overzealous immune reaction can lead to inflammation.
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