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Glossary

porosity

Porosity is the percentage of a rock's total volume that is pore space. Good porosity in a rock indicates a large amount of pore space and an ability to hold large amounts of fluid.

porosity
Definition Credit: Offshore Oil and Natural Gas: Video Guide
Image Credit: adapted from The Last Billion Years

   

    Last Modified: 2005-04-15