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permeating

permeating is the present participle and gerund 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 permeating

What is permeating the present participle and gerund of?
Permeating is the present participle and gerund of permeate.

Words near permeating in the dictionary

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

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