pervious

per·me·a·ble

(per'mē-ă-bĕl),

Permitting the passage of substances (for example, liquids, gases, heat), as through a membrane or other structure.

Synonym(s): pervious

[L. permeabilis (see permeate)]

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per·me·a·ble

(pĕr'mē-ă-bĕl)

Permitting the passage of substances (e.g., liquids, gases), as through a membrane or other structure.
See also: permeate
Synonym(s): pervious.

[L. permeabilis, passing through]

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pervious

(pĕr′vē-ŭs) [L. pervius]

1. Permeable.

2. Penetrating.

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