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permeation

per·me·ate
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pur-mee-eyt]
    • /ˈpɜr miˌeɪt/
    • /pɜːmɪˈeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-mee-eyt]
    • /ˈpɜr miˌeɪt/

Definitions of permeation word

  • verb with object permeation to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room. 1
  • verb with object permeation to penetrate through the pores, interstices, etc., of. 1
  • verb with object permeation to be diffused through; pervade; saturate: Cynicism permeated his report. 1
  • verb without object permeation to become diffused; penetrate. 1
  • noun permeation penetrating, passing through sth 1
  • noun permeation idea: pervading 1

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Origin of permeation

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin permeātus past participle of permeāre to pass through. See per-, meatus

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Parts of speech for Permeation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

permeation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

permeation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for permeation

noun permeation

  • imbibition — act of imbibing.
  • impregnation — to make pregnant; get with child or young.
  • infiltration — the act or process of infiltrating.
  • interpenetration — to penetrate thoroughly; permeate.
  • carrying — to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport: He carried her for a mile in his arms. This elevator cannot carry more than ten people.

Top questions with permeation

  • what is permeation?
  • how does gel permeation chromatography work?
  • what is gel permeation chromatography?

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