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impermeável — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • airtight adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
  • impermeable adj Impossible to permeate.
  • 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.
  • watertight adj Sealed so tightly that water cannot get in or out.

Senses

impermeável is used for these senses in English:

  • airtight Impermeable to air or other gases.
  • raincoat A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.
  • waterproof Resistant to the effects of water.
  • waterproof Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
  • watertight So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

airtight — full definition

  1. adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
  2. adj So carefully reasoned or well-supported that it has no weak points; impossible to refute.

impermeable — full definition

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

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