permeableness
mi adjective
capable of being permeated.
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permeable (ˈpɜːmɪəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| capable of being permeated, esp by liquids | |
| [C15: from Late Latin permeābilis, from Latin permeāre to pervade; see | |
| 'permeableness | |
| —n | |
| 'permeably | |
| —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 | |
| 'permeableness | |
| —n | |
| 'permeably | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
permeable
early 15c., from L. permeabilis "that can be passed through, passable," from L. permeare "to pass through," from per- "through" + meare "to pass," from PIE base *mei-/*moi- "to change" (see mutable).
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Medical Dictionary
permeable per·me·a·ble (pûr'mē-ə-bəl)
adj.
That can be permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases.
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Science Dictionary
permeable  (pûr'mē-ə-bəl) Pronunciation Key
Capable of being passed through or permeated, especially by liquids or gases. |
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