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penetrability

[/ˌpɛn.ɪ.trə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/]
nounfemininepl: penetrabilities
penetrabilidade
1. The quality or state of being penetrable; the capacity to be pierced, entered, or passed through
The penetrability of the material was tested by scientists.
A penetrabilidade do material foi testada por cientistas.
2. In physics, the ability of a substance to allow the passage of particles, light, or other forms of energy
The penetrability of glass to visible light makes it useful for windows.
A penetrabilidade do vidro à luz visível o torna útil para janelas.
3. Figuratively, the capacity to be understood or comprehended
The penetrability of his argument impressed the audience.
A penetrabilidade de seu argumento impressionou o público.
Synonyms
permeabilityporosityperviousnessaccessibility
Antonyms
impermeabilityimpenetrabilityimperviousnessdensity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
penetrabilidade
standard usage in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
penetrabilidade
standard usage, commonly used in physics and materials science

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond penetrability
test the penetrability of something
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