Soaking up water

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Q1: Would a waterproof material be useful in the kitchen?

[Answer]

Water is a liquid. It will flow into small holes easily.

Many materials have holes small enough for water to get in – our clothes, for example.

Some materials have holes that are too small – the leather on shoes, for example. They are waterproof.

Kitchen paper towels are specially made to soak up water easily.