permeate
[ pur-mee-eyt ]
/ ˈpɜr miˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), per·me·at·ed, per·me·at·ing.
to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
to penetrate through the pores, interstices, etc., of.
to be diffused through; pervade; saturate: Cynicism permeated his report.
verb (used without object), per·me·at·ed, per·me·at·ing.
to become diffused; penetrate.
Origin of permeate
OTHER WORDS FROM permeate
Words nearby permeate
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permian,
permic,
permie,
permillage
Example sentences from the Web for permeate
British Dictionary definitions for permeate
permeate
/ (ˈpɜːmɪˌeɪt) /
verb
to penetrate or pervade (a substance, area, etc)
a lovely smell permeated the room
to pass through or cause to pass through by osmosis or diffusion
to permeate a membrane
Derived forms of permeate
permeation, noun permeative, adjectiveWord Origin for permeate
C17: from Latin
permeāre, from
per- through +
meāre to pass
Medical definitions for permeate
permeate
[ pûr′mē-āt′ ]
v.
To spread or flow throughout; pervade.
To pass through the openings or interstices of, as a liquid through a membrane.
n.
One that can permeate.