permeation

noun

per·​me·​ation ˌpər-mē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce permeation (audio)
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1
: the quality or state of being permeated
2
: the action or process of permeating

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Over the next 10 or 20 years, this film’s reputation will likely change along with the permeation of hero movies to come. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Its near-universal permeation of the labor economy means that more businesses than ever before can access the benefits of outsourcing. — Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

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circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of permeation was circa 1623

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permeation

noun
per·​me·​ation ˌpər-mē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce permeation (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being permeated
2
: the action or process of permeating

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