permeation

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Recent Examples of permeation When the temperature exceeds 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit), the TRPM8 ion permeation channel—the hole in the doughnut—is closed. Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026 Depending on one’s vantage point, crypto’s permeation of the establishment is either a betrayal of everything it was supposed to be, or proof that the experiment worked. Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeation
saturation
Noun
  • This plateau suggests market saturation or waning product-market fit, signaling it may be time to consider an exit before valuation declines and competitive pressures intensify.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Tomato has the same saturation, but is much better suited to warm weather.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2026

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“Permeation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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