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permeable
adjective per·me·able \ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl\
: allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Full Definition of PERMEABLE
: capable of being permeated : penetrable; especially : having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through <a permeable membrane> <permeable limestone>
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First Known Use of PERMEABLE
15th century
Related to PERMEABLE
- Synonyms
- passable, penetrable, pervious, porous
- Antonyms
- impassable (also impassible), impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, nonporous
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PERMEABLE Defined for Kids
permeable
adjective per·me·able \ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl\
Definition of PERMEABLE for Kids
: having pores or openings that let liquids or gases pass through
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permeable
adjective per·me·able \ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl\
Medical Definition of PERMEABLE
: capable of being permeated; especially : having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through <a permeable membrane>
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