permeable

adjective

ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl How to pronounce permeable (audio)
Definition of permeablenext
as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through a permeable fabric that allows your body heat to escape will be much more comfortable in the summertime

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Recent Examples of permeable The formula is water permeable, which eliminates cracking when exposed to water through handwashing. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Because a baby’s developing skin is much thinner and more permeable than that of an adult, experts say the risk of chemical absorption is higher. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 That's because the boundary between internal and external communications is far more permeable than many organizations realize. — Caroline Johns, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The flooding did not damage the permeable new walkways, which were constructed to handle water, said Jen Schmits Thomas, spokesperson for the Art Center. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeable
  1. penetrable
  2. porous
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  • The wall between the two has long been viewed as performative and penetrable.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
  • By breaking actives down into smaller molecules, the fermentation process makes the ingredient more bioavailable and penetrable.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of penetrable
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  • Tannins can also seep deep into porous concrete, making the stains difficult to wash away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Sloan’s stylistic range reflects a music industry in which the borders between genres have never been more porous.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of porous

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“Permeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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