spongy platinum

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Spongy \Spon"gy\ (sp[u^]n"j[y^]), a.
   1. Soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable
      texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy
      cake; spongy bones.
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   2. Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy.
      "Spongy April." --Shak.
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   3. Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge.
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   {Spongy lead} (Chem.), sponge lead. See under {Sponge}.

   {Spongy platinum}. See under {Platinum}.
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