impermeable 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
Examples
- 1.impermeable stone
- 2.an impermeable layer of scum
- 3.a coat impermeable to rain
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EnglishAntonym
permeable 1
adjective
allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
Derivationally related form
impermeability 1
noun
the property of something that cannot be pervaded by a liquid
the property of something that cannot be pervaded by a liquid
Also see
tight 7
adjective
of such close construction as to be impermeable
impervious 1
adjective
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
Similar_to
retentive 3
adjective
having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
water-repellent 1
adjective
hindering the penetration of water
