Definition

This word describes a type of membrane that lets some small substances pass through while blocking larger ones.

Example

The cell membrane is semipermeable, allowing nutrients to enter while keeping harmful substances out.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new semipermeable membrane they developed for water filtration?

Yeah, I read that it can filter out impurities while still letting clean water pass through.

That's amazing! It's incredible how semipermeable materials can change the way we handle resources.

I know, right? It really opens up new possibilities for technology and sustainability.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Semipermeable → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "permeable" (from Latin "permeare", meaning to pass through). The word "semipermeable" describes a material that allows only certain substances to pass through, effectively half-permeable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'semi-' meaning half, and 'permeable' meaning able to pass through. This helps you remember that 'semipermeable' refers to something that allows only certain things to pass through, like a filter.

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