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permeate in French

permeate in French is s'infiltrer, s'insinuer, imprégner — permeate means to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture.

permeate in French

s'infiltrer
verb
(transitive) To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
s'insinuer
verb
(transitive) To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
imprégner
verb
(transitive) To enter and spread through; to pervade.

What does "permeate" mean?

  1. verb To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
  2. verb To enter and spread through; to pervade.
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What is "permeate" in French?

"permeate" in French is s'infiltrer, s'insinuer, imprégner. permeate means: To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture

Are there other ways to say "permeate" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "permeate": s'infiltrer, s'insinuer, imprégner.

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