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Define the term permeable in your own words

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permeable

[ˈpərmēəb(ə)l]

ADJECTIVE

(of a material or membrane) allowing liquids or gases to pass through it.

"a frog's skin is permeable to water"

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"Sand is a permeable substance" would be a great example as well.

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capable of being permeated : penetrable especially : having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through a permeable membrane permeable limestone.

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