impermeable (임**퍼**미어블) — not allowing liquid or gas to pass through
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not allowing liquid or gas to pass through
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɜːrmiəbl/
Korean meaning: 액체나 기체가 통과할 수 없는, 불투과성의
Korean pronunciation: 임**퍼**미어블
Example Sentences
- My umbrella claims to be impermeable, but I still got soaked like a wet poodle.
- The scientist discovered that the cave walls were impermeable to water.
- His thick skull seems impermeable to good advice and common sense.
impermeable
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈpɜːrmiəbl//
not allowing liquid or gas to pass through
The impermeable tent keeps the camper completely dry during heavy rain
Permeable cloth is terrible, impermeable is incredible!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impermeabilis', derived from the prefix 'im-' (not) combined with 'permeabilis' (permeable), which comes from 'permeare' meaning 'to pass through'.
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📝Examples
“My umbrella claims to be impermeable, but I still got soaked like a wet poodle.”
“The scientist discovered that the cave walls were impermeable to water.”
“His thick skull seems impermeable to good advice and common sense.”
“The impermeable plastic sheet prevented water from seeping into the basement.”
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