impermeableness
- noun
- /ɪmˈpɜrmiəblnəs/
- Specialized
- The impermeableness of the waterproof membrane ensures no water leaks into the basement.
Examples
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The success of the dam depends on the impermeableness of its concrete core.
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Researchers tested the impermeableness of several fabrics used for raincoats.
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The impermeableness of the material makes it ideal for waterproof clothing.
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How does the impermeableness of this sealant compare to others?
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Researchers tested the impermeableness of several fabrics used for raincoats.
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The impermeableness of the waterproof membrane ensures no water leaks into the basement.
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The success of the dam depends on the impermeableness of its concrete core.
Synonyms
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9.9
Being impossible to go through, like thick walls or heavy fog
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8.7
A state of not allowing water, light, or ideas to pass through
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8.6
A tendency to push water away rather than soak it in
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8.3
The quality of not letting water or air pass through
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4.6
How well something keeps water out, for example a jacket or tent
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6.1
How well something stops water from getting in or out
A quality of being impossible to get through or understand
Antonyms
How Impermeable
Surface Forms
Morphology
impermeableness = impermeable (transparent) = im + permeable + ness
The noun is formed by adding '-ness' to the adjective 'impermeable', producing the expected meaning 'the quality of being impermeable'.
Etymology
Impermeableness is made of im- meaning 'not' and permeable, from a root that means 'pass through', as in permeate. So impermeableness is the quality of 'not letting liquids pass through', like a raincoat or a dam that keeps water out.