permeate

permeate definition - medical

per·me·ate (pûrˈmē-ātˌ)

verb
  1. To spread or flow throughout; pervade.
  2. To pass through the openings or interstices of, as a liquid through a membrane.
noun (-ĭt, -ātˌ)
One that can permeate.

Related Forms:

  • perˈme·ant (-ənt), perˈme·aˌtive (-āˌtĭv) adjective

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