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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

semipermeable

/sɛmɪˈpɜːrməbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does semipermeable mean?

adjective

Allowing the passage of a small amount of a substance while keeping most of it out, especially in a membrane or a porous material.

Example

"The semipermeable membrane allowed water to pass through while keeping the bacteria out."

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