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permeation

/pərˈmeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does permeation mean?

noun

The process or state of passing through or spreading through a material or substance, often in a gradual or imperceptible way. The act of permeating or being permeated.

Example

"The water's permeation of the soil helped to nourish the plants."

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