seep |
permeable |
As a noun seep
is a small spring, pool, or other place where liquid from the ground (eg water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface.
As a verb seep
is to ooze, or pass slowly through pores or other small openings.
As an adjective permeable is
permeable.
permeable |
permeate |
As an adjective permeable
is of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids.
As a verb permeate is
to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; -- applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand.
As a noun permeate is
a watery by-product of milk production.
permeable |
lacy |
Related terms |
Permeable is a related term of lacy.
As an adjective permeable
is permeable.
As a proper noun lacy is
, a spelling variant of lacey.
breathable |
permeable |
As adjectives the difference between breathable and permeable
is that
breathable is (of air) suitable for breathing while
permeable is permeable.
permeable |
spongy |
Related terms |
Permeable is a related term of spongy.
As adjectives the difference between permeable and spongy
is that
permeable is permeable while
spongy is having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.
permeable |
osmosis |
As an adjective permeable
is of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids.
As a noun osmosis is
the net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of high solvent potential to a region of lower solvent potential through a partially permeable membrane.
permeable |
riddled |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between permeable and riddled
is that
permeable is of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids while
riddled is damaged throughout by holes.
As a verb riddled is
past tense of riddle.
permeable |
impervious |
As adjectives the difference between permeable and impervious
is that
permeable is permeable while
impervious is unaffected or unable to be affected by.
permeable |
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permeable |
cellular |
Related terms |
Permeable is a related term of cellular.
As adjectives the difference between permeable and cellular
is that
permeable is permeable while
cellular is of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
As a noun cellular is
(us|informal) a cellular phone (mobile phone).
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