Permeation: meaning, definitions and examples

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permeation

 

[ ˌpɜːrmiˈeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,831, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.