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[かい()·めん(綿)]
kaimen
noun, no adjective

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[うみ()·わた(綿)]
umiwata

English Meaning(s) for 海綿

noun, no adjective
  1. sponge

Definition and Synonyms for 海綿

Poriferan primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework
Synonyms: 海綿, 海綿動物
Sponge a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
Synonyms: スポンジ, 海綿, 海綿体, 海綿質
Poriferan usually occurs in sessile colonies
Synonyms: 海綿, 海綿動物

Meanings for each kanji in 海綿

» sea; ocean
» cotton

Categories 海綿 is a member of

Invertebrate any animal lacking a backbone or notochord
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Absorbent Material a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
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Sample Sentences for 海綿

Sponge absorbs water so it is convenient for shading water-colours and such.

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