Complete Definition of "permeate"

English

Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/�p��mi�eɪt/, SAMPA|/"p3:mi%eIt/
(General American|US) IPA|/�p�mi�eɪt/, SAMPA|/"p3`mi%eIt/

Verb
en-verb|permeat|ing

  1. 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.
  2. To enter and spread through; to pervade.

References
R:Century 1911
R:Webster 1913

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