permeate

[per´me-āt″]

1. to penetrate or pass through, as through a filter.

2. the constituents of a solution or suspension that pass through a filter.

per·me·ate

(per'mē-āt),

1. To pass through a membrane or other structure, typically by diffusion.

2. That which can so pass.

[L. permeo, to pass through]

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permeate

(pûr′mē-āt′)

v. perme·ated, perme·ating, perme·ates

v.tr.

1. To pass through the openings or interstices of: liquid permeating a membrane.

2. To spread or flow throughout; pervade: "Our thinking is permeated by our historical myths" (Freeman J. Dyson).

v.intr.

To spread through or penetrate something.

per′me·ant (-ənt), per′me·a′tive (-ā′tĭv) adj.

per′me·a′tion n.

per·me·ate

(pĕr'mē-āt, -ăt)

1. To pass through a membrane or other structure.

2. That which can so pass.

[L. permeo, to pass through]

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The original fine particles migrate, and new particles are produced and supplied continuously; the structures of the specimens remain stable, so they have longer stable permeate time.

The Mass Loss Behavior of Fractured Rock in Seepage Process: The Development and Application of a New Seepage Experimental System

As to the behavior of the nanofiltration process itself, it can be seen in Figure 3 that permeate flux (v') would follow a monotonous decrease during the process conducted up to a concentration factor of 3.

Anthocyanin Retention of Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Juice Subjected to Different Nanofiltration Conditions

Microbiological analysis (mold and yeast, total counts and coliforms) were carried out in raw and permeate acai pulps according to the Bacteriological Analytical Manual (2001).

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5, Di is the Fickian diffusioncoefficient while Dic is the carrier facilitateddiffusion coefficient, while c is the concentration ofcomponent i and its complex ic at the interfaces ofthe membrane 0 and l on the feed and permeate sides, respectively.

Process Design Analyses of CO2 Capture from Natural Gas by Polymer Membrane

The permeate flow was also monitored directly by an electric balance and then stored in the permeate tank.

Fouling removal of UF membrane with coated Ti[O.sub.2] nanoparticles under UV irradiation for effluent recovery during TFT-LCD manufacturing

The pressure build-up in shell and permeate sides were negligible.

Modelling and process development for gaseous separation with silicone-coated polymeric membranes

The importance of permeate water purity during haemodialysis

Quality of water for dialysis use: a trend toward heat disinfection

The retentate chamber is 1 mm deep and the permeate chamber is 7 mm deep.

Determining the carbon dioxide permeability of paint films

Political intrigue and social unrest permeate a plot strong in historical background and insights.

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This means, he says, that not only does marketing thinking permeate the business, but business thinking permeates marketing.

Nestle's market wars: the food giant is drawing on local expertise to put marketing at the heart of its global growth strategy

With a permeate flow rate of 9000 gpd and a stabilized salt rejection of 99.7%, the element meets water quality requirements and minimizes energy consumption.

Seawater desalination element