n. [ Cf. F. perméabilité. ] The quality or state of being permeable. [ 1913 Webster ]
Magnetic permeability (Physics),
a. [ L. permeabilis: cf. F. perméable. See Permeate. ] Capable of being permeated, or passed through; yielding passage; passable; penetrable; -- used especially of substances which allow the passage of fluids;
adv. In a permeable manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Permeant. ] Permeation;
a. [ L. permeans, p. pr. ] Passing through; permeating. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
God was conceived to be diffused throughout the whole world, to permeate and pervade all things. Cudworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. p. p. of permeate;
n. The act of permeating, passing through, or spreading throughout, the pores or interstices of any substance. [ 1913 Webster ]
Here is not a mere involution only, but a spiritual permeation and inexistence. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. [ from permanent wave ] Treated with chemicals to make it curly; having been given a