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impermeable — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • impermeable adj Impossible to permeate.
  • impervious adj Not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.
  • raincoat noun A waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to stay dry in wet weather.
  • waterproof adj Not letting water pass through; able to keep water out completely.

Senses

impermeable is used for these senses in English:

  • impervious Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
  • raincoat A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.
  • waterproof Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.

impermeable — full definition

  1. adj Impossible to permeate.
  2. adj Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.

impervious — full definition

  1. adj Not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.
  2. adj Not allowing anything, especially liquid, to pass through.

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