permeability

/ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/

UK: /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/

pɝmi · ƏBꞮLꞮTI (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

The property of being permeable.

Etymology

From French perméabilité, equivalent to permeable + -ity.

Example Sentences

  • "The sulfite cake is usually blended with fly ash (and possibly lime) to produce a landfillable byproduct of low permeability."
  • "McNamara et al. (1991) suggested that neurofactors located within the thoracic ganglion may alter the apparent ionic permeabilities of this freshwater prawn."
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