permeable

Example Sentences

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Loamy soil — our hero — holds moisture longer than sand but is still permeable enough for water to sink deep into the ground.

From Los Angeles Times

“Traditional lawns get compacted over the years and are not considered permeable surfaces,” Sadler says.

From Seattle Times

Leaky gut syndrome is based on the idea that a more permeable intestinal lining allows toxic substances and other undesirable molecules into the body, but there isn’t a well-validated clinical test for it, Chey said.

From Seattle Times

Although boundaries between working and living areas might be permeable, it is easier to motivate and energize people if boundaries exist.

From Seattle Times

Of course, some borders are more permeable, and some bodies more vulnerable to the smoke.

From Scientific American