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- Dictionarypermeable/ˈpəːmɪəbl/
adjective
- 1. (of a material or membrane) allowing liquids or gases to pass through it: "a frog's skin is permeable to water"
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adjective. formal uk / ˈpɜː.mi.ə.b ə l / us / ˈpɝː.mi.ə.b ə l / Add to word list. If a substance is permeable, it allows liquids or gases to go through it: Certain types of sandstone are permeable to water. The solvent passes through the permeable membrane to the solution.
The meaning of PERMEABLE is capable of being permeated : penetrable; especially : having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through. How to use permeable in a sentence. Did you know?
Permeable means able to be penetrated or passed through, especially by a liquid or gas. The verb permeate means to penetrate , pass through, and often become widespread throughout something. Similar words are pervade and saturate .
PERMEABLE meaning: 1. If a substance is permeable, it allows liquids or gases to go through it: 2. If a substance is…. Learn more.
Definition of permeable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. If a substance is permeable, something such as water or gas can pass through it or soak into it. A number of products have been developed which are permeable to air and water. [ + to] Synonyms: penetrable, porous, absorbent, spongy More Synonyms of permeable. permeability (pɜːʳmiəbɪlɪti ) uncountable noun.
Definitions of permeable. adjective. allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through. “ permeable membranes” “rock that is permeable by water” synonyms: leaky. permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases. porous. able to absorb fluids. semipermeable. (of a membrane) selectively permeable. pervious. admitting of passage or entrance.
