permeate
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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]
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]