permeation

/,pə:mi'eiʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The process of spreading or flowing throughout something; diffusion: The act or process of a substance passing through a material or space, often until it is evenly distributed.
    • The state of being permeated; saturation: The condition resulting when something has thoroughly spread into and filled every part of another substance or area.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The permeation of the dye through the fabric was complete, resulting in an even color.
    • Scientists studied the gas permeation through the membrane to improve the filter's efficiency.
    • The permeation of new ideas into the conservative community was a slow process.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rate of permeation": A technical term describing how quickly a substance passes through a material.
    • The rate of water permeation through this new polymer is extremely low.
  • "Cultural permeation": Used metaphorically to describe how cultural elements spread and become integrated.
    • The cultural permeation of fast food has changed eating habits worldwide.
Variants and Related Words
  • Permeate (verb): To spread or diffuse through; to pass through the pores or openings of.
    • The smell of baking bread permeated the entire house.
  • Permeable (adjective): Allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
    • Sandstone is a permeable rock.
  • Permeability (noun): The quality or state of being permeable.
    • The soil's permeability affects how quickly water drains.
Synonyms
  • Diffusion: The spreading of something more widely.
  • Infusion: The introduction of a new element or quality into something.
  • Penetration: The action or process of making a way through or into something.
  • Saturation: The state of being thoroughly soaked or filled.
Related Phrases
  • "Permeation barrier": A layer or material designed to prevent the passage of substances.
    • The packaging acts as a permeation barrier to keep oxygen out.
  • "Permeation enhancer": A substance used to increase the rate at which another compound passes through a barrier, often used in pharmaceuticals.
    • The lotion contains a permeation enhancer to help the medicine absorb into the skin.
Related Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "permeation." The concept is typically expressed through its verb form, "permeate." - "To permeate every fiber": To be present in every part of something, both literally and figuratively. - A sense of dread permeated every fiber of the old mansion.

Noun
  1. mutual penetration; diffusion of each through the other
  2. the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance

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