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Permeable vs Permeate - What's the difference?

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

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

    permeate

    English

    Verb

    (permeat)
  • 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.
  • To enter and spread through; to pervade.
  • Noun

  • A watery by-product of milk production.
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