Impermeable

Impermeable

Rock or sediment that does not allow passage of water.

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Energy; Geothermal

A substance that cannot be penetrated. A rock or material that stops the movement of water or other liquids through it.

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Having the property of restricting the passage of substances across a membrane.

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Not allowing a liquid or gas to pass through. Plastic sheeting is impermeable to rain.

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Geography; Physical geography

A rock which cannot absorb water and does not allow it to pass through.

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