Permeate definition

pûrmē-āt
permeated permeates permeating
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To pass into or through and affect every part of; penetrate and spread through.

Ink permeates blotting paper; a society that is permeated with idealism.

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To spread through or penetrate something.
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To pass through the openings or interstices of.

Liquid permeating a membrane.

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To spread or flow throughout; pervade.
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Permeate is defined as to get into, soak into or spread throughout.

An example of permeate is when you smell baking cookies everywhere in the house.

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To spread or diffuse; penetrate.
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To pass through the openings or interstices of.

Liquid permeating a membrane.

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To spread through or penetrate something.
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To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; -- applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand.
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To enter and spread through; to pervade.
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A watery by-product of milk production.
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Origin of permeate

  • Latin permeāre permeāt- to penetrate per- through per– meāre to pass mei-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin permeātus, participle of permeāre, meaning to pass through.

    From Wiktionary

Permeate Sentence Examples

  • A distinct smell of stinking fish began to permeate the EU institutions !

  • This smell can be difficult to get out of the house and, especially in damp weather, seems to permeate everything.

  • Multiple television screens permeate country western music videos.

  • The high level of ammonia in a cat's urine will eventually permeate most plastic litter boxes, even if you use a liner.

  • The aromas of different varieties of wood permeate the air and add to the ambiance.

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