Permeable

usgb/ˈpɜːrmiəbl/
adjective

Something that allows fluids or gases to pass through it.

The soil in this area is very permeable, allowing the rain water to seep through.
Visual representation of "permeable" - Something that allows fluids or gases to pass through it

Often appears as...

  • highly permeable
  • permeable soil
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Visual representation of "permeable"
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Material Context

Use 'permeable' when describing materials like fabrics, rocks, or membranes that liquids or gases can go through.

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Cotton clothing is permeable, making it breathable.
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Environmental Focus

'Permeable' often relates to environmental science, such as soil and water systems.

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Permeable rock layers affect groundwater flow.
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Physical Property

Remember that 'permeable' is a physical property; it describes an object's characteristics, not its function.

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A permeable jacket isn't necessarily waterproof.
Visual representation of the word "Permeable"

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