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permeable
adjective
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Divide permeable into syllables:

per · me · able

How to pronounce permeable:

Definition of permeable:

permeable (adjective):
capable of being permeated penetrable
capable of being permeated, esp. by liquids
allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through.
having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through

Synonyms for permeable:

porousleakyspongy

Antonyms for permeable:

impregnableimpassableinaccessibleimpermeableclosedimperviousimpassibleblockedimpenetrableunnavigable

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