Meaning of the word permeable in English

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permeable

US /ˈpɝː.mi.ə.bəl/
UK /ˈpɝː.mi.ə.bəl/

Adjective

1.

If a substance is permeable, it allows liquids or gases to go through it:

Example:
Certain types of sandstone are permeable to water.
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