permeable
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The previously permeable borders of the U.S. tightened.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
They also tested different crustal compositions and temperature conditions before calculating how much fractured, water permeable crust each impact produced.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
And their skin can become more permeable when in a wet diaper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Over time, the gut barrier may become more permeable, a condition often referred to as "leaky gut."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026
The main obstacle for the diffusion process being developed by Urey was its reliance on uranium hexafluoride gas, the detestable “hex,” which lived up to its nickname by severely corroding every permeable barrier Urey tried.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing permeable
Life Science: Cell Biology
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Cell Biology - Middle School
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The Water Cycle - Introductory
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