permeable
[ pur-mee-uh-buh l ]
/ ˈpɜr mi ə bəl /
adjective
capable of being permeated.
Origin of permeable
OTHER WORDS FROM permeable
per·me·a·ble·ness, noun per·me·a·bly, adverb non·per·me·a·ble, adjective un·per·me·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby permeable
permanganic,
permanganic acid,
permatemp,
permeability,
permeability coefficient,
permeable,
permeameter,
permeance,
permeant,
permease,
permeate
Example sentences from the Web for permeable
British Dictionary definitions for permeable
permeable
/ (ˈpɜːmɪəbəl) /
adjective
capable of being permeated, esp by liquids
Derived forms of permeable
permeableness, noun permeably, adverbWord Origin for permeable
C15: from Late Latin
permeābilis, from Latin
permeāre to pervade; see
permeate
Medical definitions for permeable
permeable
[ pûr′mē-ə-bəl ]
adj.
That can be permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases.
Scientific definitions for permeable
permeable
[ pûr′mē-ə-bəl ]
Capable of being passed through or permeated, especially by liquids or gases.