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Meaning of permeation
The process of spreading or flowing through something, especially a liquid or gas.
Etymology of permeation
The word "permeation" originates from the Latin words "per" meaning "through" and "meare" meaning "to pass", with the suffix "-tion" added to form a noun
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe the act of flowing or spreading through something
Synonyms
penetration
infiltration
diffusion
dispersion
distribution
spread
dissemination
infusion
imbibition
absorption
saturation
suffusion
impregnation
interpenetration
transfusion
osmosis
seepage
leakage
percolation
filtration
transudation
exudation
effusion
permeability
penetration
influx
ingression
insertion
introduction
admittance
Definitions
- The process of spreading or flowing through something, especially a liquid or gas
- * The act of permeating or flowing through something
- * The state of being permeated or having something flow through
Usage Examples
- The permeation of the soil by the fertilizer helped to improve crop yields
- * The permeation of the membrane by the gas allowed it to pass through
- * The permeation of the rock by the water caused erosion over time
Antonyms
blockage
obstruction
impediment
hindrance
barrier
restriction
limitation
confinement
containment
retention
stoppage
cessation
interruption
halt
impediment
obstructionism
resistance
opposition
repellence
repulsion