impermeable

🇬🇧 UK/im'pә:miәbl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Not allowing liquids or gases to pass through; waterproof.

不渗透的;防水的;不透过的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
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permroot
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eablecapable of, worthy of
=impermeable

Common Collocations

  • 1.impermeable material防水材料
  • 2.impermeable barrier防水屏障
  • 3.impermeable layer防水层

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The impermeable barrier prevented contaminated water from leaking.

  • 2.

    Modern raincoats use impermeable materials to keep you dry.

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