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单词 permeable
释义
permeable
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adj

Something that is permeable can be passed through, especially by liquids or gases. "I wish I hadn't worn my permeable sweater to the picnic when the weatherman called for thunderstorms. The rain seeped right through the fabric, soaking me to the skin."
A permeable surface allows materials like liquids to pass through — either in or out. Inside the body, the walls of cells are permeable membranes that allow fluids and nutrients to get in and nourish the cells. A permeable shirt is good to wear in the summer, because it helps release the sweat sticking to the skin.
WORD FAMILY
permeable: impermeable, permeability, permeableness, semipermeable+/impermeable: impermeability, impermeableness, impermeably/permeability: permeabilities/permeate: permeable, permeated, permeates, permeating, permeation, permeative/permeating: permeatingly/permeation: permeations
USAGE EXAMPLES
That means more rain gardens, stormwater vaults and permeable pavement for all new development in the county.
Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016)
In relapsing disease, this boundary becomes permeable, allowing immune cells — and the drugs that target them — to pass from the bloodstream into the brain.
Nature(Nov 29, 2016)
Wastewater is injected under pressure into disposal wells drilled into a sandstone or other permeable formation, and flows into the rock.
Seattle Times(Nov 17, 2016)
adj allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
permeable membranes
rock that is permeable by water
Syn|Ant
leaky
permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
porous
able to absorb fluids
semipermeable
(of a membrane) selectively permeable
pervious
admitting of passage or entrance
impermeable
preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
tight
of such close construction as to be impermeable
retentive
having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
water-repellent, water-resistant
hindering the penetration of water
imperviable, impervious
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
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