Permeate

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈpɜːmiËŒeɪt/
• GenAm IPA: /ˈpɝmiËŒeɪ̯t/

Origin

Latin permeātus, participle of permeāre, meaning to pass through.

Full definition of permeate

Verb

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; as, water permeates sand.
2. To enter and spread through; to pervade.

Noun

1. A watery by-product of milk production.