permeation

Noun

Meaning

The act of permeating, passing through, or spreading throughout, the pores or interstices of any substance.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pervasion interpenetration suffusion brewing access spread transmission passage journey entrance intensity absorption diffusion penetration leakage
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Antonyms

touch trace suggestion breath glimmer impermeability
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Hypernyms

diffusion penetration

Hyponyms

saturation impregnation ammonification carbonation

Related terms

permeable permeate permeant permeator

Anagrams

preominate

Examples

A simpler procedure is to fill the tested object with helium and to manually search for leaks with a hand-held device. citation Helium leaks through cracks should not be confused with gas permeation through a bulk material. Source: Internet

Once the amphora was complete, the maker then treated the interior with resin that would prevent permeation of stored liquids. Source: Internet

Benefits include long term heat resistance in air up to 200ºC, and short term resistance up to 260ºC, low permeation for gasoline and other fuels, longer seal life and resistance to aggressive chemicals. Source: Internet

Finally, the ruling classes embraced Islam and that further aided the permeation of the religion throughout the region. Source: Internet

By utilizing this feature, there is the potential of broader applications, including new cosmetics development with even stronger permeation strength and in-depth research on the elucidation of the state of permeation into the skin. Source: Internet

Reichling J, Landvatter U, Wagner H et al 2006 In vitro studies on release and human skin permeation of Australian tea tree oil (TTO) from topical formulations. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

permeate permeate into permeating permeative permeator permed