permeability Meaning & Definition
/ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/
What Does Permeability Mean?
Permeability is a noun that means The property of being permeable. It can also mean The rate of flow of a fluid through a porous material.
Permeability at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | permeableness |
| Antonyms | impermeability and impermeableness |
| Plural | permeabilities |
Permeability Definition (Noun)
- The property of being permeable.
- The rate of flow of a fluid through a porous material.
- A measure of the ability of a rock to transmit fluids (such as oil or water).
- A quantitative measure of the degree of magnetization of a material in the presence of an applied magnetic field (measured in newtons per ampere squared in SI units).
Synonyms of Permeability
Permeability synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Permeability
Word Forms & Grammar
permeability (usually uncountable, plural permeabilities)
Words That Rhyme With Permeability
Origin of Permeability
From French perméabilité, equivalent to permeable + -ity.
How to Pronounce Permeability
You say permeability as /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (bɪlɪti).
Common Questions About Permeability
What part of speech is permeability?
Permeability is a noun.
What is another word for permeability?
Close synonyms of permeability are permeableness. See the full list of permeability synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of permeability?
The opposite of permeability can be expressed with words like impermeability and impermeableness.
What is the plural of permeability?
The plural of permeability is permeabilities.