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Definition of
impermeable adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
impermeable
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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/
ɪmˈpərmiəbl
/
/
impermeable
(to something)
(
technology
)
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not allowing a liquid or gas to pass through
impermeable rock
opposite
permeable
The insulating material should be impermeable to water vapor.
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impermeable
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