hydroporation

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noun

The creation of pores in biological membranes by the pressure of water

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Meanings

nounhydroporation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiotechnologyThe creation of pores in biological membranes by the pressure of water

Origin

From hydro- + poration, by analogy with electroporation.

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APA

hydroporation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydroporation

MLA

“hydroporation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydroporation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hydroporation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydroporation.

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