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permeability
the ability of a material to allow the passage of a liquid, such as water through rocks. Permeable materials, such as gravel and sand, allow water to move quickly through them, whereas unpermeable material, such as clay, don't allow water to flow freely.
See also: hydrologic cycle , thermoelectric power water use , freshwater , self-supplied water , water table |
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Glossary of water terms INDEX:List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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