permeability

Meanings

• noun

  The ability of a substance to allow the passage of gases, liquids, or ions through its membrane or other structure.

• noun

  The degree to which a material or membrane allows the passage of substances or particles.

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Rhymes

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permability , imperability

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Variants

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permeabilities , permeability

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'permeare' meaning 'to go through' or 'to pass through'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'permeability' was first used in the context of electrical conductivity in the late 19th century.

2. The highest permeability material known is a synthetic material called 'Buckminsterfullerene', which is 10^26 times more permeable to hydrogen ions than water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Permeability coefficient: A measure of the rate of diffusion of a substance through a material or membrane.

2. Hydraulic conductivity: A measure of the ability of a porous material to transmit fluids.

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Culture

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In chemistry and biology, permeability is a critical property that affects various processes such as filtration, absorption, and diffusion.

How to Memorize "permeability"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a substance passing through a membrane or material.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the ability of a substance to move through a barrier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Permeate, Permit, Permeability'

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