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permeance

per·me·ance [ púrmee ənss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of permeating: the act of passing through a porous substance or membrane

2. ability to be magnetized: the ability of a magnetic component or assembly to be magnetized, measured in henries and calculated by dividing the magnetic flux by the magnetomotive force


per·me·ant adjective, noun
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