permeate
to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
to penetrate through the pores, interstices, etc., of.
Origin of permeate
1Other words from permeate
- per·me·a·tion [pur-mee-ey-shuhn], /ˌpɜr miˈeɪ ʃən/, noun
- per·me·a·tive, adjective
- per·me·a·tor, noun
- in·ter·per·me·ate, verb (used with object), in·ter·per·me·at·ed, in·ter·per·me·at·ing.
- non·per·me·a·tion, noun
- non·per·me·a·tive, adjective
- un·per·me·at·ing, adjective
- un·per·me·a·tive, adjective
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How to use permeate in a sentence
DeLeon was impatient with the policy of slow permeation carried on by the socialists.
A History of Trade Unionism in the United States | Selig PerlmanFig. 266 shows a shutting joint used to prevent permeation of dust to the interior of a drawer.
Woodwork Joints | William FairhamIn fact the main difference between us was that we worked for everybody (permeation) and they worked for their own societies only.
The History of the Fabian Society | Edward R. PeaseAt this point the policy of simple permeation of the Liberal Party may be said to have come to an end.
The History of the Fabian Society | Edward R. PeaseWe need a permeation of judgments on conduct by the method and materials of a science of human nature.
Human Nature and Conduct | John Dewey
British Dictionary definitions for permeate
/ (ˈpɜːmɪˌeɪt) /
to penetrate or pervade (a substance, area, etc): a lovely smell permeated the room
to pass through or cause to pass through by osmosis or diffusion: to permeate a membrane
Origin of permeate
1Derived forms of permeate
- permeation, noun
- permeative, adjective
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