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Webster 1913 Edition
Impermeable
Im-per′me-a-ble
,Adj.
[Pref.
im-
not + permeable
: cf. F. imperméable
, L. impermeabilis
.] Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable;
– as, India rubber is
. impermeable
to water and to airIm-per′me-a-ble-ness
, Noun.
Im-per′me-a-bly
, adv.
Webster 1828 Edition
Impermeable
IMPER'MEABLE
,Adj.
Not to be passed through the pores by a fluid; as impermeable leather.
Definition 2024
impermeable
impermeable
See also: imperméable
English
Adjective
impermeable (comparative more impermeable, superlative most impermeable)
- impossible to permeate
- not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof
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Antonyms
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Translations
impossible to permeate
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not allowing passage of liquids
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Catalan
Etymology
From Latin impermeabilis, equivalent to in- + permeable.
Adjective
impermeable m, f (masculine and feminine plural impermeables)
Antonyms
Noun
impermeable m (plural impermeables)
Related terms
- impermeabilitat
Spanish
Adjective
impermeable m, f (plural impermeables)
Antonyms
Noun
impermeable m (plural impermeables)