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per·me·a·ble

 (pûr′mē-ə-bəl)
adj.
Capable of being permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases: permeable membranes; rock that is permeable by water.

per′me·a·bly adv.
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permeable

(ˈpɜːmɪəbəl)
adj
capable of being permeated, esp by liquids
[C15: from Late Latin permeābilis, from Latin permeāre to pervade; see permeate]
ˈpermeableness n
ˈpermeably adv
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per•me•a•ble

(ˈpɜr mi ə bəl)

adj.
capable of being permeated.
[1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin permeābilis=permeā(re) to permeate + -bilis -ble]
per′me•a•ble•ness, n.
per′me•a•bly, adv.
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per·me·a·ble

(pûr′mē-ə-bəl)
Capable of being passed through or permeated, especially by liquids or gases: a permeable membrane.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.permeable - allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through; "permeable membranes"; "rock that is permeable by water"
leaky - permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases ; "a leaky roof"; "a leaky defense system"
pervious - admitting of passage or entrance; "pervious soil"; "a metal pervious to heat"
impermeable - preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; "impermeable stone"; "an impermeable layer of scum"; "a coat impermeable to rain"
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permeable

adjective penetrable, porous, absorbent, spongy, absorptive, pervious materials which are permeable to air and water
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Translations

permeable

[ˈpɜːmɪəbl] ADJpermeable
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permeable

[ˈpɜːrmiəbəl] adjperméable
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permeable

adjdurchlässig, permeabel (geh, Sci)
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permeable

[ˈpɜːmɪəbl] adjpermeabile
selectively permeable → semipermeabile
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References in classic literature ?
The substance of the wall seemed as permeable and yielding as light.
We do not yet see that virtue is Height, and that a man or a company of men, plastic and permeable to principles, by the law of nature must overpower and ride all cities, nations, kings, rich men, poets, who are not.
"You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally.
Permeable interlocking concrete pavement to reduce stormwater flooding and to recharge groundwater is a fairly new technology, and some performance challenges have surfaced.
One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt.
Menicon has highlighted its range of contact lens care products, which ensures that soft and rigid gas permeable reusable contact lenses are kept in the best possible condition.
(2012) carried out a study on the flow control around a circular cylinder surrounded by a permeable cylinder in shallow water.
Representative David Price (D-NC)--participated in a late-2017 North Carolina State University demonstration of how permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) can help mitigate stormwater runoff peaks and reduce flooding.
The key is drainage - if you use a porous material, such as gravel, permeable asphalt or permeable block paving, you won't usually need planning permission.
Melbourne, Australia, August 21, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Premier Pavers and Stone owner Grace Sent, who has recently released a new ground-breaking product, Premier Hydropavers[R], said previously permeable paving systems were not as pervious as they claimed to be - water drained around them, through spaces between the pavers.
The permeable composite sheet has two times or more strength, compared to the original porous PTFE sheet.