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Synonyms & Similar Words
penetrability
porosity
perviousness
absorptivity
diffusivity
conductivity
transmissivity
passability
leakiness
porousness
spongy
absorbency
absorptiveness
permeableness
perviosity
transmittivity
conductibility
diffusibility
penetrability
transparency
openness
accessibility
susceptibility
vulnerability
receptivity
sensitivity
responsiveness
porousness
leakability
Meaning of Permeability
The quality of being permeable, or allowing fluids or gases to pass through.
Definitions
- The quality or state of being permeable, especially to a fluid or gas
- * The measure of the ability of a porous material to allow fluids or gases to pass through it
Etymology of Permeability
The word "permeability" comes from the Latin words "per" meaning "through" and "meare" meaning "to pass", with the suffix "-ability" added to form a noun
The term has been used in scientific contexts since the 17th century to describe the ability of materials to allow substances to pass through them
Example Uses
- The permeability of the soil affects how quickly water can drain through it
- * The permeability of the cell membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while keeping others out
- * The permeability of the rock formation is crucial in determining the flow of oil and gas
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
impermeability
impermeableness
imperviousness
solidity
density
compactness
closeness
tightness
watertightness
airtightness
imperforation
nonporousness
impassability
impenetrability
opacity
blockage
obstruction
resistance
imperviousness
nontransmissivity