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permeate

The correct spelling is permeate.

How to pronounce permeate

noun

IPA: /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/

Say it like: Per-mee-te

The correct spelling is permeate. A watery by-product of milk production. For example: "water permeates sand"

Usage Examples

water permeates sand

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A watery by-product of milk production.
  2. 2.Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.

verb

  1. 1.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
  2. 2.To enter and spread through; to pervade.

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