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permeates

permeates is the third-person singular simple present indicative of permeate.

Meaning of permeate

Verb

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

  1. (transitive) 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
    • water permeates sand
  2. (transitive) To enter and spread through; to pervade.
    • Bright sunshine permeates the room on a sunny day.
    Synonyms:
    impregnate, perfuse

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Questions about permeates

What is permeates the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Permeates is the third-person singular simple present indicative of permeate.

Words near permeates in the dictionary

  1. permeants
  2. permease
  3. permeases
  4. permeate
  5. permeated
  6. permeates
  7. permeating
  8. permeation
  9. permeations
  10. permeative
  11. permeativity

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