permeability
noun/ˌpɜrmiəˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #14,094 most common English word
Meaning
The quality of allowing liquids or gases to pass through a material.
Example sentence
The scientists measured the permeability of the soil to determine how quickly water would drain through it.
Synonyms & related words
- porosity
- perviousness
- absorbency
- penetrability
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