Permeance
noun
The ability of a material, especially a membrane, to permit the passage of a fluid or gas through it.
The permeance of the material allows water vapor to pass through it without any major obstruction.
Usage tips
Neutral
high permeance, low permeance, moisture permeance
noun
The extent to which a substance can penetrate into another without being blocked.
The permeance of the walls allowed for moisture to enter from the outside.
Usage tips
Neutral
gas permeance, vapor permeance, air permeance
noun
The ability of a material, especially a membrane, to permit the passage of a fluid or gas through it.
The permeance of the material allows water vapor to pass through it without any major obstruction.
Usage tips
Neutral
high permeance, low permeance, moisture permeance
noun
The extent to which a substance can penetrate into another without being blocked.
The permeance of the walls allowed for moisture to enter from the outside.
Usage tips
Neutral
gas permeance, vapor permeance, air permeance
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Permeance is often used in engineering and scientific contexts.
Common in discussions of material properties.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Context
Recognize it may be used metaphorically to describe ideas spreading.
Common in literary and colloquial usage.
Pro Tip 3/3Understanding Relationships
Comprehend how permeance relates to impermeable objects.
Helpful in grasping fluid dynamics.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Permeance is often used in engineering and scientific contexts.
Common in discussions of material properties.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Context
Recognize it may be used metaphorically to describe ideas spreading.
Common in literary and colloquial usage.
Pro Tip 3/3Understanding Relationships
Comprehend how permeance relates to impermeable objects.
Helpful in grasping fluid dynamics.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Permeance is often used in engineering and scientific contexts.
Common in discussions of material properties.
Pro Tip 2/3Use in Context
Recognize it may be used metaphorically to describe ideas spreading.
Common in literary and colloquial usage.
Pro Tip 3/3Understanding Relationships
Comprehend how permeance relates to impermeable objects.
Helpful in grasping fluid dynamics.
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