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Definitions for semipermeable
ˌsɛm iˈpɜr mi ə bəl, ˌsɛm aɪ-semiper·me·able

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  1. semipermeableadjective

    (of a membrane) selectively permeable

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  1. semipermeableadjective

    Describing something that is permeable to some things and not to others, as a cell membrane which allows some molecules through but blocks others substances.

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  1. semipermeable

    Semipermeable refers to a material or membrane that allows certain substances to pass through it while blocking others. This selective permeability typically involves allowing small molecules or ions to pass freely while blocking larger or charged particles. This property is particularly relevant in biological systems, such as the cell membrane, which is semipermeable to regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of semipermeable in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of semipermeable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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