permeability
noun
per·me·abil·i·ty
ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being permeable
2
: the property of a magnetizable substance that determines the degree in which it modifies the magnetic flux in the region occupied by it in a magnetic field
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Biomimetic membranes incorporating these proteins achieve water permeability an order of magnitude higher than conventional commercial alternatives.
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The bad news is that, to date, there's no distinct biomarker for NCGS, with both zonulin (gut permeability) or inflammatory cytokine levels proving too inconsistent to be seen as reliable indicators.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
This can lead to digestive issues and increased intestinal permeability.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2025
There is a sense of permeability throughout the novel, an evasion of the typical rules of space and time that when applied to bodies opens them up to the reader in ways that feel both beautiful and horrifying.
—Sarah Viren
october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The bad news is that, to date, there's no distinct biomarker for NCGS, with both zonulin (gut permeability) or inflammatory cytokine levels proving too inconsistent to be seen as reliable indicators.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
This can lead to digestive issues and increased intestinal permeability.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2025
There is a sense of permeability throughout the novel, an evasion of the typical rules of space and time that when applied to bodies opens them up to the reader in ways that feel both beautiful and horrifying.
—Sarah Viren
october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Permeability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permeability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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permeability
noun
per·me·abil·i·ty
ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being permeable
Medical Definition
permeability
noun
per·me·abil·i·ty
ˌpər-mē-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural permeabilities
: the quality or state of being permeable
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