permeance en · NOUN
Etymology
From stem of Latin permeare (“to penetrate”) + -ance.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A measure of the degree to which a material allows a fluid to permeate it.
- (uncountable, usually) The reciprocal of reluctance in a magnetic circuit; the analogue of conductance in an electrical circuit.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| permeances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |