permeability
[/ˌpɜːr.mi.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/]
nounfemininepl: permeabilities
permeabilidade
1. The quality or state of being permeable; the ability of a substance to allow liquids or gases to pass through it
The permeability of the soil determines how quickly water drains.
A permeabilidade do solo determina com que rapidez a água drena.
2. In physics, the measure of how a material responds to a magnetic field
The permeability of iron is much higher than that of copper.
A permeabilidade do ferro é muito maior do que a do cobre.
3. The degree to which a membrane allows substances to pass through
Cell membrane permeability is crucial for nutrient transport.
A permeabilidade da membrana celular é crucial para o transporte de nutrientes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
high permeability - alta permeabilidade
low permeability - baixa permeabilidade
magnetic permeability - permeabilidade magnética
relative permeability - permeabilidade relativa
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