impermeable Definition
- 1not allowing fluid to pass through
- 2not allowing passage through
Using impermeable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impermeable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The material is impermeable to water.
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The wall was made of an impermeable substance that kept the moisture out.
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The skin is an impermeable barrier that protects the body from harmful substances.
impermeable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for impermeable
Antonyms for impermeable
Phrases with impermeable
a thin layer of material that does not allow fluids to pass through
Example
The cell membrane is an impermeable barrier that separates the inside of the cell from the outside environment.
a type of rock that does not allow water to pass through it
Example
The impermeable rock layer prevented the water from seeping into the ground.
a surface that does not allow water to pass through it
Example
The impermeable surface of the parking lot caused flooding during heavy rain.
Origins of impermeable
from Latin 'im-' meaning 'not' + 'permeare' meaning 'to pass through'
Summary: impermeable in Brief
'Impermeable' [imˈpəːmɪəb(ə)l] describes something that does not allow fluid or passage through. It can refer to materials like 'The material is impermeable to water,' or natural features like 'The skin is an impermeable barrier that protects the body from harmful substances.' The term extends to phrases like 'impermeable membrane' and 'impermeable rock,' referring to thin layers or types of rock that do not allow fluids to pass through.
