as in porous
capable of being passed into or through unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes

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Recent Examples of penetrable Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable. Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023 Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 In the students’ presence, the tunnel of my concentration grew longer and less penetrable. Time, 6 Jan. 2023 And then there are steel ceilings, ones that are not penetrable, no matter what skills, education or work ethic a person brings. Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for penetrable
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Adjective
  • Bleach also does not deal with roots of mold colonies growing on porous surfaces.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • Mold spores can cling to porous surfaces, and even after washing, lingering odors or stains might leave you unsure if the container is truly clean.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
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  • Their skin is more permeable, and their surface area relative to body weight is three times that of adults, further increasing their risk.
    Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Updates include removing existing paths and replacing them with permeable pathways while introducing sun shading and a rain cover via a new pergola.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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  • Choose the Right Bedding Material One of the easiest ways to make your coop low-maintenance is by using highly absorbent materials for bedding to collect droppings and other messes.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
  • These raw materials were—and to a major extent still are—used in many brands of absorbent pads, tampons and wipes.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrable. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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