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PERMEATION definition: 1. the act of spreading through something and becoming present in every part of it: 2. the act of…. Learn more.
In physics and engineering, permeation (also called imbuing) is the penetration of a permeate (a fluid such as a liquid, gas, or vapor) through a solid. It is directly related to the concentration gradient of the permeate, a material's intrinsic permeability, and the materials' mass diffusivity. [1] .
noun. per· me· ation ˌpər-mē-ˈā-shən. Synonyms of permeation. 1. : the quality or state of being permeated. 2. : the action or process of permeating. Examples of permeation in a Sentence.
Definitions of permeation. noun. the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance. synonyms: pervasion, suffusion. see more. noun. mutual penetration; diffusion of each through the other. synonyms: interpenetration. see more.
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). See Synonyms at imbue. v.intr. To spread through or penetrate something.
permeation (+ adv./prep.) the process of a liquid, gas, etc. spreading to every part of an object or a place. The product's solvent, ethanol, may enhance its permeation through the skin.
to spread through something and be present in every part of it: Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society. A foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building. The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath. Synonym. pervade formal.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun permeation. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Permeate definition: to pass into or through every part of. See examples of PERMEATE used in a sentence.
The meaning of PERMEATE is to diffuse through or penetrate something. How to use permeate in a sentence. Did you know?
