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Impervious vs. Impermeable

Difference Between Impervious and Impermeable

Impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through
an impervious layer of basaltic clay
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Impermeable

Impossible to permeate
an impermeable membrane.
an impermeable border.
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Impervious

unable to be affected by
he worked, apparently impervious to the heat
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Impermeable

Impossible to permeate.
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Impervious

Incapable of being penetrated
a material impervious to water.
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Impermeable

Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.
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Impervious

Incapable of being affected
impervious to fear.
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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.
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Impervious

Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
The man was completely impervious to the deception we were trying.
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Impermeable

preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through;
impermeable stone
an impermeable layer of scum
a coat impermeable to rain
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Impervious

Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
Although patchworked and sagging, the roof proved impervious to the weather.
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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.
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Impervious

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected;
a material impervious to water
someone impervious to argument
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