For Sponge we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Evolution, Food, Natural Gas, Photography, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Table Tennis.

Sponge (Evolution)

A member of the phylum Porifera, marine and freshwater invertebrates that live permanently attached to rocks or other surfaces. The body of a sponge is hollow and consists basically of an aggregation of cells between which there is little nervous coordination, although they do have specialized sets of cells that perform different functions. One set of cells causes water to flow in through openings in the body wall and out through openings at the top; food particles are filtered from the water by these cells. Other cells construct a stiffening skeletal framework of spicules of chalk, silica, or fibrous protein to support the body.

Sponge (Food)

1. A frothy, GELATIN-based dessert that has been lightened by the addition of beaten egg whites. Sometimes whipped cream is added, though it makes the dessert richer and not as airy. Sponges may be variously flavored, usually with fruit purees.
2. A light bread-dough mixture made by combining the yeast with some of the flour and liquid called for in a recipe. The thick, batterlike mixture is covered and set aside until it bubbles and becomes foamy, which, depending on the combination of ingredients, can take up to 8 hours. During this time, the sponge develops a tangy flavor. The remaining ingredients are added to this sponge and the bread is kneaded and baked as usual. Using a sponge also makes the final loaf slightly denser.

Sponge (Natural Gas)

A mixture of iron oxide and wood shavings for the removal of hydrogen sulfide from gas.

Sponge (Photography)

This toning tool is used to saturate or de-saturate areas of an image.

Sponge (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

Birth control that kills sperm. A woman puts it into her vagina before vaginal sex. SPONGES alone do not protect a man or a woman from getting STDs. They only stop pregnancy.

Sponge (Table Tennis)

A thin layer of sponge rubber attached between the rubber sheet and the blade to increase speed and spin.

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