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impermeable

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im·per·me·a·ble  (m-pûrm--bl)
adj.
Impossible to permeate: an impermeable membrane; an impermeable border.

im·perme·a·bili·ty, im·perme·a·ble·ness n.
im·perme·a·bly adv.

impermeable [ɪmˈpɜːmɪəbəl]
adj
(Chemistry) (of a substance) not allowing the passage of a fluid through interstices; not permeable
impermeability , impermeableness n
impermeably  adv

impermeable  (m-pûrm--bl)
Relating to a material through which substances, such as liquids or gases, cannot pass. Some substances, such as some types of contact lenses, are permeable to gas but impermeable to liquid.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.impermeable - preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; "impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain"
tight - of such close construction as to be impermeable; "a tight roof"; "warm in our tight little house"
imperviable, impervious - not admitting of passage or capable of being affected; "a material impervious to water"; "someone impervious to argument"
permeable - allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through; "permeable membranes"; "rock that is permeable by water"

impermeable
adjective impenetrable, resistant, impervious, waterproof, impassable, hermetic, nonporous The canoe is made from an impermeable wood.
Translations
impermeable [ɪmˈpɜːmɪəbl] ADJimpermeable (to a)
impermeable
adjundurchlässig, impermeabel (spec)
impermeable [ɪmˈpɜːmɪəbl] adj (frm) → impermeabile
impermeable [ɪmˈpɜːmɪəbl] adj (frm) → impermeabile


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When, formerly, I have analyzed my partiality for some farm which I had contemplated purchasing, I have frequently found that I was attracted solely by a few square rods of impermeable and unfathomable bog--a natural sink in one corner of it.
 
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