permeable
[ pur-mee-uh-buh l ]
/ ˈpɜr mi ə bəl /
adjective
capable of being permeated.
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Origin of permeable
OTHER WORDS FROM permeable
per·me·a·ble·ness, nounper·me·a·bly, adverbnon·per·me·a·ble, adjectiveun·per·me·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby permeable
permanganic, permanganic acid, permatemp, permeability, permeability coefficient, permeable, permeameter, permeance, permeant, permease, permeate
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British Dictionary definitions for non-permeable
permeable
/ (ˈpɜːmɪəbəl) /
adjective
capable of being permeated, esp by liquids
Derived forms of permeable
permeableness, nounpermeably, adverbWord Origin for permeable
C15: from Late Latin permeābilis, from Latin permeāre to pervade; see permeate
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Medical definitions for non-permeable
permeable
[ pûr′mē-ə-bəl ]
adj.
That can be permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases.
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Scientific definitions for non-permeable
permeable
[ pûr′mē-ə-bəl ]
Capable of being passed through or permeated, especially by liquids or gases.
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