impermeability
UK/im.pә:miә'biliti/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The quality of not allowing liquids or gases to pass through
不渗透性，不透过性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedim-not, opposite of
+
per-through, thoroughly
+
mearoot
+
-abilityable, capable, fit
=impermeability
im- (not) + permeable (per- 'through' + mea- 'pass') + -ability = the state of not being able to be passed through. abil supplies 'able to be'; the meaning lives in permea-.
Common Collocations
- 1.impermeability test不渗透性测试
- 2.material impermeability材料的不透性
- 3.water impermeability防水性
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lab tested the impermeability of the new coating.
- 2.
Clay's impermeability makes it useful for lining ponds.