permeable
[ pur-mee-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈpɜr mi ə bəl /
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adjective
capable of being permeated.
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Origin of permeable
OTHER WORDS FROM permeable
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British Dictionary definitions for 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 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 permeable
permeable
[ pûr′mē-ə-bəl ]
Capable of being passed through or permeated, especially by liquids or gases.
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