Permeation: meaning, definitions and examples
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permeation
[ ˌpɜːrmiˈeɪʃən ]
chemical engineering
The process of a substance moving through a permeable membrane or material.
Synonyms
diffusion, infiltration, penetration
Examples of usage
- The permeation of water through the soil is essential for plant growth.
- The permeation of gases through the rubber membrane is being studied in the lab.
general
The act of spreading or diffusing through something.
Synonyms
diffusion, infiltration, penetration
Examples of usage
- The permeation of new ideas into society can lead to positive change.
- The permeation of technology into everyday life has transformed how we live.
Translations
Translations of the word "permeation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permeação
🇮🇳 प्रवेश
🇩🇪 Durchdringung
🇮🇩 permeasi
🇺🇦 проникнення
🇵🇱 przenikanie
🇯🇵 浸透
🇫🇷 perméation
🇪🇸 permeación
🇹🇷 nüfuz
🇰🇷 침투
🇸🇦 اختراق
🇨🇿 průnik
🇸🇰 prienik
🇨🇳 渗透
🇸🇮 preboj
🇮🇸 gegndræpi
🇰🇿 өту
🇬🇪 გადაწვდომა
🇦🇿 nüfuz
🇲🇽 permeación
Etymology
The word 'permeation' originates from the Latin word 'permeare', meaning 'to pass through'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of permeation has been studied in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering, highlighting the significance of substances moving through barriers or materials.