Impervious vs. Impermeable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Impervious and Impermeable
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Definitions
Impervious➦
Not allowing fluid to pass through
An impervious layer of basaltic clay
Impermeable➦
Impossible to permeate
An impermeable membrane.
An impermeable border.
Impervious➦
Unable to be affected by
He worked, apparently impervious to the heat
Impermeable➦
Impossible to permeate.
Impervious➦
Incapable of being penetrated
A material impervious to water.
Impermeable➦
Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.
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Impervious➦
Incapable of being affected
Impervious to fear.
Impermeable➦
Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable; as, India rubber is impermeable to water and to air.
Impervious➦
Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
The man was completely impervious to the deception we were trying.
Impermeable➦
Preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through;
Impermeable stone
An impermeable layer of scum
A coat impermeable to rain
Impervious➦
Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
Although patchworked and sagging, the roof proved impervious to the weather.
Impervious➦
Immune to damage or effect.
The old car seemed to be impervious to the wear and tear of age.
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Impervious➦
Not pervious; not admitting of entrance or passage through; as, a substance impervious to water or air.
This gulf impassable, impervious.
The minds of these zealots were absolutely impervious.
Impervious➦
Not admitting of passage or capable of being affected;
A material impervious to water
Someone impervious to argument
