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permeant

/ˈpɜːmɪənt/

/ˈpɜrmiənt/

permeantnoun

permeants

/ˈpɜː.mi.ənt/

/ˈpɝː.mi.ənt/

Used chiefly in chemistry and materials science for a substance that passes through a membrane or barrier.

Definitions

A substance that permeates or passes through another material, especially through a membrane.

Helium is a common permeant in studies of gas diffusion through polymers.

permeantadjective

more permeant

Comp.

most permeant

Super.

/ˈpɜːmɪənt/

/ˈpɜrmiənt/

Translations

The permeant dye stained the fabric permanently.

Постоянный краситель навсегда окрасил ткань.

Additional translations

Definitions

Able to permeate; capable of passing through another substance, especially through a membrane.

Water vapor is permeant through the polymer film at elevated temperatures.