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Antonyms for "permeated"

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To not permeate or pass through

Usage: The waterproof fabric repels water and prevents it from permeating.

Example Sentence: The concrete wall blocks water from permeating through to the other side.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To remove or eliminate the presence of

Usage: Effective cleaning agents eradicate and eliminate the odors permeated in the room.

Example Sentence: The air freshener helps to eradicate the unpleasant smell that permeated throughout the house.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Impermeable, not allowing passage

Usage: The sealed container is impermeable, ensuring no air can pass through.

Example Sentence: The sunglasses with polarized lenses are impermeable to harmful UV rays.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Absent, not present or pervasive

Usage: The scent of flowers is absent in the desert, where not much vegetation grows.

Example Sentence: The sound of laughter is absent in the empty and permeated room.