pervious (Meaning)
pervious (a)
admitting of passage or entrance
pervious (a.)
Admitting passage; capable of being penetrated by another body or substance; permeable; as, a pervious soil.
Capable of being penetrated, or seen through, by physical or mental vision.
Capable of penetrating or pervading.
Open; -- used synonymously with perforate, as applied to the nostrils or birds.
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pervious Sentence Examples
- The pervious soil allowed water to seep through effortlessly.
- The pervious paving allows stormwater to infiltrate the ground, reducing runoff.
- Pervious concrete is a porous material that allows water to pass through its surface.
- Pervious fabrics are designed to allow air and moisture to circulate, enhancing breathability.
- The pervious nature of the membrane allowed gases to pass through while retaining its barrier properties.
- Pervious rock formations act as aquifers, storing and transporting groundwater.
- Pervious surfaces, such as gravel or grass, help to prevent soil erosion.
- Pervious materials are used in filtration systems to allow the passage of fluids while capturing impurities.
- The pervious layer of the skin allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the underlying tissues.
- Pervious boundaries allow the exchange of ions and molecules between compartments.
FAQs About the word pervious
admitting of passage or entranceAdmitting passage; capable of being penetrated by another body or substance; permeable; as, a pervious soil., Capable of being p
porous,penetrable, permeable,absorbent, passable,breathable
impermeable, impenetrable,impervious, impenetrable, impassable, impervious, impassable, impermeable, impassible, watertight
The pervious soil allowed water to seep through effortlessly.
The pervious paving allows stormwater to infiltrate the ground, reducing runoff.
Pervious concrete is a porous material that allows water to pass through its surface.
Pervious fabrics are designed to allow air and moisture to circulate, enhancing breathability.
