permeate Meaning & Illustration | Visual Social Dictionary

interstices noun

/ɪnˈtɜːstɪsiːz/ /ɪnˈtɜːstɪsɪz/

A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.

"Sunlight streamed through the interstices of the closed window blinds, creating stripes of light on the floor. "

penetrate verb

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

"Light penetrates darkness."

displacement noun

/dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/

The act of displacing, or the state of being displaced; a putting out of place.

"The flood caused the displacement of many families from their homes. "

filtration noun

/fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

"The filtration of the pool water removes leaves and dirt, making it clean for swimming. "

product noun

/ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/

A commodity offered for sale.

"The bakery's new bread product is very popular with customers. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

unfiltered adjective

/ˌʌnˈfɪltərd/

Without a filter (e.g., a cigarette).

"My grandfather preferred to smoke unfiltered cigarettes, even though they were stronger. "

substances noun

/ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ /ˈsʌbstənzɪz/

Physical matter; material.

"The science class experimented with different substances to see how they reacted to heat. "

permeates verb

/ˈpɜːrmiˌeɪts/ /ˈpɜːrmiˌeɪtɪs/

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

"water permeates sand"

released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

factory noun

/ˈfæktəɹi/

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

"The family-owned factory in China handled the export of toys to many countries. "

production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."

permeate

Examples :

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

Examples :

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

Examples :

"water permeates sand"

Examples :

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

Meanings

Examples :

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

Examples :

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

Examples :

"water permeates sand"

Examples :

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

Related Words

interstices noun

A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.

penetrate verb

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

displacement noun

The act of displacing, or the state of being displaced; a putting out of place.

filtration noun

The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

product noun

A commodity offered for sale.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

unfiltered adjective

Without a filter (e.g., a cigarette).

substances noun

Physical matter; material.

permeates verb

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

released verb

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

factory noun

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

production noun

The act of producing, making or creating something.