permeable
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adjective \ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl\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>
See Examples of PERMEABLE
- The cell has a permeable membrane.
- <a permeable fabric that allows your body heat to escape will be much more comfortable in the summertime>
First Known Use of PERMEABLE
15th century
Related to PERMEABLE
- Synonyms
- passable, penetrable, pervious, porous
- Antonyms
- impassable (also impassible), impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, nonporous
Other Biology Terms
per·me·able
adjective \ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl\ (Medical Dictionary)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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