per·me·a·ble (pûr m - -bl)adj. That can be permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases: permeable membranes; rock that is permeable by water. per me·a·bly adv. |
permeable [ˈpɜːmɪəbəl]
adj
capable of being permeated, esp by liquids
[from Late Latin permeābilis, from Latin permeāre to pervade; see permeate]
permeableness n
permeably adv
| permeable (pûrm--bl) Capable of being passed through or permeated, especially by liquids or gases. |
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| Adj. | 1. | permeable - allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through; "permeable membranes"; "rock that is permeable by water" leaky - permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases ; "a leaky roof"; "a leaky defense system" pervious - admitting of passage or entrance; "pervious soil"; "a metal pervious to heat" impermeable - preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; "impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain" |
permeable
adjective penetrable, porous, absorbent, spongy, absorptive, pervious materials which are permeable to air and water
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