English / word
permeability
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The state or quality of a material or membrane that allows liquids or gases to pass through it.
In context
01
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
02
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
Synonyms
porosity,perviousness,penetrability
Antonyms
impermeability,imperviousness
Collocations
soil permeability,membrane permeability,high permeability