Meaning & use
Permeable
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Allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through.
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Sandy soil is highly permeable, letting rainwater drain quickly.
The company designed a permeable pavement that reduces stormwater runoff.
A note on using this word
In biology, cell membranes are described as "selectively permeable," allowing certain substances through while blocking others.
Words with a similar meaning
porouspenetrable
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Words with an opposite meaning
impermeableimpervious
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