permeability

noun

per·​me·​abil·​i·​ty ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being permeable

2

: the property of a magnetizable substance that determines the degree in which it modifies the magnetic flux in the region occupied by it in a magnetic field

Examples of permeability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By increasing permeability, vasopressin can return the tonicity of body fluids to normal. —James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024

The intention is to see whether reducing intestinal permeability can make a noticeable difference to the young patients’ symptoms and quality of life. —Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024

The gut lining, in general, has a certain amount of permeability. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024

This permeability might be linked to abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

permeability

noun

per·​me·​abil·​i·​ty ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being permeable

Medical Definition

permeability

noun

per·​me·​abil·​i·​ty ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural permeabilities

: the quality or state of being permeable