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permeable

[pur-mee-uh-buhl] / ˈpɜr mi ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
absorbent, penetrable
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
inpenetrable unpermeable


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The previously permeable borders of the U.S. tightened.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

“When we changed it to permeable material, it absorbed the sound and made everything a lot quieter and a lot cooler too.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

And their skin can become more permeable when in a wet diaper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

Over time, the gut barrier may become more permeable, a condition often referred to as "leaky gut."

From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026

Most of my Arizona clothes were too permeable for Washington.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer


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