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permeability

/pərˈmiːəbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does permeability mean?

noun

The quality of being permeable; the ability of a substance to allow a fluid or gas to pass through it. The measure of how easily a fluid can pass through a porous material.

Example

"The high permeability of the soil allowed water to drain quickly."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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