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permeable

[pur-mee-uh-buhl] / ˈpɜr mi ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
absorbent, penetrable
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
inpenetrable unpermeable


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The models indicate that the amount of fractured, permeable rock created by an impact depended mainly on the energy of the collision, which was controlled by the asteroid's size and speed.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Their improvements made the protist's cell walls permeable, allowing scientists to clearly observe its inner architecture for the first time.

From Science Daily Nov. 2, 2025

In keeping with their desire for a permeable landscape, Craig recommended breaking the front walkway into large squares edged with river rocks so rainwater could flow into the ground instead of the street.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2025

The idea that our constitutional order could work without having somewhat permeable lines between those, I think, isn’t realistic, especially in a modern world.

From Slate Feb. 21, 2025

Most of my Arizona clothes were too permeable for Washington.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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