Spongy /(spŭn"jy̆)/

Spon·gy

Spongy

a.
  1. Soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones.
  2. Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy.
  3. Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge.

Phrases & Compounds
Spongy lead
sponge lead. See under Sponge.
Spongy platinum
See under Platinum.