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transmissivity

/trænsˈmɪsɪvɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does transmissivity mean?

noun

The measure of the ease with which a fluid can flow through a porous material, such as a rock or soil. It is a measure of the permeability of the material.

Example

"The high transmissivity of the aquifer allowed for efficient water extraction."

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