— permeation , n. — permeative , adj. — permeator , n.
/perr"mee ayt'/ , v. , permeated, permeating .
v.t.
1. to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
2. to penetrate through the pores, interstices, etc., of.
3. to be diffused through; pervade; saturate: Cynicism permeated his report.
v.i.
4. to become diffused; penetrate.
[ 1650-60; permeatus ptp. of permeare to pass through. See PER-, MEATUS ]