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What is the difference between impermeable and permeable?

impermeable | permeable | Antonyms |

Permeable is a antonym of impermeable.



As adjectives the difference between impermeable and permeable

is that impermeable is impossible to permeate while permeable is of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids.

impermeable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • impossible to permeate
  • not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof
  • Synonyms

    * sealed

    Antonyms

    * permeable

    permeable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids.
  • Rainwater sinks through permeable rock to form an underground reservoir.

    Synonyms

    * water-permeable

    Antonyms

    * impermeable