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Antonyms for impermeability

Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-pur-mee-uh-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɜr mi ə bəl


Definition of impermeability

Origin :
  • 1690s, from French imperméable, from Late Latin impermeabilis, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + permeabilis (see permeable).
  • As in firmness : noun stiffness
Example sentences :
  • It is only when in combination that it exhibits this impermeability to the obscure rays.
  • Extract from : « The Glaciers of the Alps » by John Tyndall
  • The impermeability of plastic clay to water is a characteristic which is important for many purposes.
  • Extract from : « The Natural History of Clay » by Alfred B. Searle
  • The fused portion fills the pores or interstices of the material, making—when cold—a ware of great strength and impermeability.
  • Extract from : « The Natural History of Clay » by Alfred B. Searle
  • The integrity and impermeability of this asphalt coat are quite as vital as constant saturation.
  • Extract from : « The Water Supply of the El Paso and Southwestern Railway from Carrizozo to Santa Rosa, N. Mex. » by J. L. Campbell

Synonyms for impermeability

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