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permeable containers

[/ˈpɜːrmiəbəl kənˈteɪnərz/]
noun
recipientes permeáveis
1. Containers that allow liquids or gases to pass through their material or walls
Permeable containers are used in scientific experiments to test diffusion rates.
Recipientes permeáveis são usados em experimentos científicos para testar taxas de difusão.
2. Storage vessels designed to let moisture or air penetrate through them
Farmers use permeable containers for storing certain crops to allow air circulation.
Agricultores usam recipientes permeáveis para armazenar certas culturas para permitir circulação de ar.
Synonyms
porous containerssemi-permeable containersbreathable containers
Antonyms
impermeable containerssealed containerswaterproof containers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipientes permeáveis
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
recipientes permeáveis
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'contentores permeáveis'

Related Idioms & Phrases

let it breathe
allow passage through
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