semipermeable

Speech parts

1. semipermeable - Adjective

2. semipermeable - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

(of a membrane) selectively permeable

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

permeable semitransparent see-through semi-transparent half-silvered semi-permeable half-transparent semi-reflecting semi-light-transparent semireflecting semi-transmissive

Antonyms

impermeable

Examples

A semipermeable membrane is a thin layer of material that contains holes of various sizes, or pores. Source: Internet

Hydrostatic and osmotic pressure gradients facilitate filtration across a semipermeable membrane. Source: Internet

Diffusion of ions across a semipermeable membrane(A) A high concentration of KCl is placed on side 1, opposite a semipermeable membrane from a low concentration. Source: Internet

The fiber wall acts as the semipermeable membrane. Source: Internet

One of the main ways your body acquires nutrients, other than eating, is transdermally through the skin. semipermeable membrane allows us to absorb vitamins and minerals, but, unfortunately, it absorbs harmful chemicals we put on it, too. Source: Internet

You see your friends, your family, your coworkers and peers as semipermeable beings. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

semipermanently semipermeability semipermeabilized semipermeable membrane semipermeably semipermissive