permeable vs. impermeable
[pur-mee-uh-buhl]
/ ˈpɜr mi ə bəl /
adjective
[im-pur-mee-uh-buhl]
/ ɪmˈpɜr mi ə bəl /
adjective
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not permeable; impassable.
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Chemistry, Geology. (of porous substances, rocks, etc.) not permitting the passage of a fluid through the pores, interstices, etc.
