permeation

noun
UK: /ˌpɜː.miˈeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌpɝː.miˈeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The process of a liquid or gas slowly spreading through or into something.

    1. The permeation of water damaged the wood floor.
    2. The permeation of new ideas throughout the company led to innovation.

  2. The act of spreading or becoming present throughout something; the degree to which something spreads.

    1. The permeation of social media is now extensive.
    2. The permeation of technology in education changed learning dynamics.

Synonyms

diffusion penetration infusion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "permeation" in English means: The process of a liquid or gas slowly spreading through or into something., The act of spreading or becoming present throughout something; the degree to which something spreads..

The phonetic transcription of "permeation" is /ˌpɜː.miˈeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌpɝː.miˈeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "permeation": diffusion, penetration, infusion.

Example usage of "permeation": "The permeation of water damaged the wood floor.". More examples on the page.