permeate /per·me·ate/ (-āt″)
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 (pûr m - t )v. 1. To spread or flow throughout; pervade. 2. To pass through the openings or interstices of, as a liquid through a membrane. n. (-  t, -t) One that can permeate. per me·ant (- nt), perme·ative (-tv) adj. |
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.
permeate
1. to penetrate or pass through, as through a filter.
2. the constituents of a solution or suspension that pass through a filter.
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