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Permeat

Description:

Permeat is a verb that refers to the act or process of passing or filtering through a substance or material. It can also be used as a noun to describe the substance or liquid that has passed through a filter or porous material.

Senses:

• Verb: To pass or filter through a substance or material.
• Noun: The substance or liquid that has passed through a filter or porous material.

Usages:

Verb:

Sense 1: When brewing coffee, hot water is poured over the coffee grounds, allowing the water to permeate through them and extract the flavor.

Example Sentence: The rich aroma filled the room as the coffee started to permeate through the filter.

Sense 2: The rain permeated through the roof, causing water to drip into the house.

Example Sentence: Despite the efforts to prevent leakage, the water managed to permeate through the cracks in the roof.

Noun:

Sense 1: The liquid that results from the filtration process is called the permeate.

Example Sentence: The permeate, which is clear and free from impurities, can be used for various purposes.

Sense 2: The permeate collected from the wastewater treatment plant is reused for irrigation.

Example Sentence: The permeate obtained from the wastewater treatment process is used to water the nearby crops.

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