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Definition of Permeable
1. Adjective. Allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through. "Rock that is permeable by water"
Similar to: Porous, Semipermeable
Antonyms: Impermeable
Derivative terms: Permeability, Permeableness
Definition of Permeable
1. a. Capable of being permeated, or passed through; yielding passage; passable; penetrable; -- used especially of substances which allow the passage of fluids; as, wood is permeable to oil; glass is permeable to light.
Definition of Permeable
1. Adjective. Of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Permeable
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Medical Definition of Permeable
1. Capable of being permeated, or passed through; yielding passage; passable; penetrable; used especially of substances which allow the passage of fluids; as, wood is permeable to oil; glass is permeable to light. Origin: L. Permeabilis: cf. F. Permeable. See Permeate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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