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Definition of: permeable
(pûr′mē·ə·bəl) adjective
1. Allowing passage, especially of fluids.
2. Designating a type of protective clothing treated to resist penetration by vapors and gases, but not by liquids. [<L permeabilis <permeare PERMEATE]
—per′me·a·bly adverb
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