
Permeable
Material Context
Use 'permeable' when describing materials like fabrics, rocks, or membranes that liquids or gases can go through.
Cotton clothing is permeable, making it breathable.
Environmental Focus
'Permeable' often relates to environmental science, such as soil and water systems.
Permeable rock layers affect groundwater flow.
Physical Property
Remember that 'permeable' is a physical property; it describes an object's characteristics, not its function.
A permeable jacket isn't necessarily waterproof. Compare with
AccessibleAllowLeakyOpenPassablePenetrablePorous
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