impermeable

[imˈpəːmɪəb(ə)l]

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.

  • Example

    The wall was made of an impermeable substance that kept the moisture out.

  • Example

    The skin is an impermeable barrier that protects the body from harmful substances.

impermeable Synonyms and Antonyms

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'

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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.