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Webster 1913 Edition


Impermeable

Im-per′me-a-ble

,
Adj.
[Pref.
im-
not +
permeable
: cf. F.
imperméable
, L.
impermeabilis
.]
Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable;
as, India rubber is
impermeable
to water and to air
.
Im-per′me-a-ble-ness
,
Noun.
Im-per′me-a-bly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition


Impermeable

IMPER'MEABLE

,
Adj.
[L. in and permeo; per and meo, to pass.]
Not to be passed through the pores by a fluid; as impermeable leather.

Definition 2024


imperméable

imperméable

See also: impermeable

French

Adjective

imperméable m, f (plural imperméables)

  1. waterproof

Derived terms

Noun

imperméable m (plural imperméables)

  1. raincoat