Definitions and Examples of permeable, porous, leaky
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Allowing liquids or gases to pass through; penetrable.
Example
The fabric was permeable to air and moisture, making it comfortable to wear in hot weather.
Having small holes that allow liquid or air to pass through; permeable.
Example
The sponge was porous and absorbed water quickly.
leaky
Allowing liquid or gas to escape or enter through a hole or crack.
Example
The roof was leaky and needed to be repaired before the rainy season.
Key Differences: permeable vs porous vs leaky
- 1Permeable and porous both describe materials that allow liquids or gases to pass through, but porous implies having more and larger holes than permeable.
- 2Leaky is a term used to describe something that has a hole or crack that allows liquid or gas to escape or enter.
Effective Usage of permeable, porous, leaky
- 1Science: Use these antonyms when discussing the properties of materials in science classes.
- 2Product Reviews: Use these antonyms to describe the limitations of products that claim to be waterproof.
- 3Weather Reports: Use these antonyms to describe the conditions of surfaces during different weather conditions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of waterproof are permeable, porous, and leaky. These words describe materials that allow liquids or gases to pass through, with porous having more and larger holes than permeable. Use these antonyms in science classes, product reviews, and weather reports to describe the properties of materials and the limitations of products.
