resembling a sponge in appearance, esp in having many holes
2.
denoting diseases characterized by this appearance of affected tissues
spongiform in American English
(ˈspʌndʒəˌfɔrm)
adjective
resembling a sponge, as in appearance or structure
Word origin
[1815–20]This word is first recorded in the period 1815–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: dene, kleptocracy, radicalize
Examples of 'spongiform' in a sentence
spongiform
In case you were wondering, the chips were good but the fish batter was a bit 'spongiform'.