PERMEATE


Meaning of PERMEATE in English

[verb] [formal] - to spread through (something) and be present in every part of itDissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society. [T]A foul smell of stale beer and urine permeated the whole building. [T]The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath. [I usually + adverb or preposition]

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.