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Permeability

/pəˌrmiəˈbɪlɪti/
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(noun) The property of being permeable.

The high permeability of gravel makes it a poor choice for a dam.
In 1877, Pfeffer discovered the permeability effect.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the membrane determines how easily substances can pass through it.

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