semipermeability

  • 1semipermeability — noun see semipermeable …

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  • 2semipermeability — See semipermeable. * * * …

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  • 3semipermeability — n. partial permeability, state of being somewhat permeable …

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  • 4semipermeability — semi·permeability …

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  • 5semipermeability — “+ noun Etymology: semipermeable + ity : the quality or state of being semipermeable * * * semipermeabilˈity noun • • • Main Entry: ↑semi …

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  • 6semipermeable — semipermeability, n. /sem ee perr mee euh beuhl, sem uy /, adj. permeable only to certain small molecules: a semipermeable membrane. [1895 1900; SEMI + PERMEABLE] * * * …

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  • 7Permeation — Permeation, in physics and engineering, is the penetration of a permeate (such as a liquid, gas, or vapor) through a solid, and is related to a material s intrinsic permeability. Permeability is tested by permeation measurement, for example by a… …

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  • 8semipermeable — adjective Date: 1888 partially but not freely or wholly permeable; specifically permeable to some usually small molecules but not to other usually larger particles < a semipermeable membrane > • semipermeability noun …

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  • 9nervous system — Anat., Zool. 1. the system of nerves and nerve centers in an animal or human, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia. 2. a particular part of this system. Cf. autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous&#8230; …

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  • 10wine — wineless, adj. winish, adj. /wuyn/, n., adj., v., wined, wining. n. 1. the fermented juice of grapes, made in many varieties, such as red, white, sweet, dry, still, and sparkling, for use as a beverage, in cooking, in religious rites, etc., and&#8230; …

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