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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

They also tested different crustal compositions and temperature conditions before calculating how much fractured, water permeable crust each impact produced.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Imagine streets and sidewalks with healthy tree canopies, permeable paving, and green infrastructure that captures rainwater for recharge or reuse, so it enters the water table instead of being directed to our channelized rivers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 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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