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Meaning of permeate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

permeate

Pronunciation:/ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt//ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/

noun

Definitions

  1. A watery by-product of milk production.

  2. Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.

verb

Definitions

  1. To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture

    Example: water permeates sand

  2. To enter and spread through; to pervade.