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Permeate means to penetrate, pass through, and often become widespread throughout something. Similar words are pervade and saturate.

Permeate can be used both in the context of the physical spread of something within a space and in more figurative ways. Dye permeates fabric. A smell can permeate a room. An idea can permeate someone’s mind.

The adjective permeable means capable of being permeated, especially by liquids or gases, as in Permeable surfaces should be sealed to prevent leaks. The adjective permeating describes things that have permeated or have the ability to permeate, as in Social media has become a permeating aspect of our lives.

Example: This material has a special coating that won’t allow anything to permeate its surface.

The first records of the word permeate come from the mid-1600s. It comes from the Latin verb �������������, meaning “to pass through.”

Things that permeate often pass through some barrier or threshold—physical or otherwise—and then spread out. In physical contexts, this often involves liquids and gases. It can also be applied to intangible things, like flavors or smells, and abstract things, such as ideas, trends, and aspects of culture.

What are some other forms related to permeate?

• permeation (noun)
• permeative (adjective)
• permeant (adjective)
• permeable (adjective)

What are some synonyms for permeate?

• pervade
• saturate
• penetrate

What are some words that share a root or word element with permeate?��

• permeability
• permeance
• permease

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What are some words that often get used in discussing permeate?

• surface
• liquid
• gas
• diffuse
• diffusion
• throughout
• through
• into
• membrane

Permeate can be used in the context of tangible, intangible, and abstract things.

Fire Chief Paul Haas recently announced that Dover Fire and Rescue has implemented a "post fire decontamination" program. The goal of the program is to reduce exposure to the harmful chemicals and toxins that permeate a firefighter's personal protective gear and cause cancer.

— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH)

And as a side note, if you have any outdoor cushions … or anything covered with fabric you might want to bring them indoors cuz smoke odour will permeate fabric.

— Hilary Groos (@hilarygroos)

Racism, discrimination, and social inequalities permeate all areas of our society and have a huge effect on individual lives and wellbeing. We need to address the needs of our communities at individual community levels.

— Dr Nilufar Ahmed (@ahmed_nilufar)

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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of permeate?

A. saturate
B. pervade
C. penetrate
D. block