permeate in English dictionary

  • permeate

    Meanings and definitions of "permeate"

    • 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.
    • To enter and spread through; to pervade.
    • noun
      A watery by-product of milk production.
    • verb
      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.
    • verb
      To enter and spread through; to pervade.
    • verb
      pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"
    • verb
      penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot"
    • verb
      spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"

    Synonyms of "permeate" in English dictionary

    interpenetrate, penetrate, percolate are the top synonyms of "permeate" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of permeate

    • permeate ( third-person singular simple present permeates, present participle permeating, simple past and past participle permeated)
    • permeate (third-person singular simple present permeates, present participle permeating, simple past and past participle permeated)
  • Permeate

Sample sentences with "permeate"

Available translations

Authors