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permeate

/ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/

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noun

Molke

A watery by-product of milk production.

Examples :

"The cheese factory released a large amount of permeate into the nearby river. "

Die Käserei leitete eine große Menge Molke in den nahegelegenen Fluss ein.

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noun

Permeat, Filtrat

Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.

Examples :

"The clear permeate from the water filter tasted much better than the unfiltered tap water. "

Das klare Permeat aus dem Wasserfilter schmeckte viel besser als das ungefilterte Leitungswasser.

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verb

Durchdringen, durchsetzen

To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture

Examples :

"water permeates sand"

Wasser durchdringt Sand.

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verb

Durchdringen, durchziehen

To enter and spread through; to pervade.

Examples :

"The smell of freshly baked bread began to permeate the entire house. "

Der Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot begann, das ganze Haus zu durchdringen.

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