as in penetrable
capable of being passed into or through
the new road has a pervious surface that will cut down on the amount of water that collects on it during heavy rains
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Adjective
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Bouncing back seven years after the barely penetrable Sunset, the Hungarian director’s new film takes its time to kick in but is a uniquely personal coming-of-age drama.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
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Mescal’s performance is carefully pitched in its quiet devastation, but Lionel, hidden behind his thick glasses and polite manner, is never quite penetrable.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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It is focused on doing away with concrete and replacing it with permeable pavers so water seeps in, rather than running out.—
Leyla Shokoohe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Work to replace the gravel parking lot at the entrance to the Ron Ory Community Gardens Plots with permeable pavers begins this week, a Naperville Park District news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dense electrodes boost energy density by eliminating the space porous electrodes need for liquid electrolyte access.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Soap and water is very safe to use on satin and glossy finishes, but may leave behind residue on a porous, flat paint.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Pervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervious. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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