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permeable

adjective
/ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

Meaning

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

Example Sentences

The soil in this area is very permeable to water.

Synonyms

porous, absorbent, penetrable, leaky

Antonyms

impermeable, watertight, sealed

Collocations

permeable soil, permeable membrane, highly permeable, permeable surface

Related Vocabularies

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
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often forgetting things or not paying attention
extremely large in size or amount

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