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What does permeant mean?

Permeant describes something, such as a liquid or gas, that has penetrated or has the ability to penetrate something else.Permeant can be used both in the context of the physical spread of things and in figurative ways, such as to describe a liquid that has thoroughly soaked a material, a smell that has filled up a room, or an idea that has filled someone’s mind.The adjective permeating means the same thing and is much more commonly used. Permeant is rarely used, and autocorrect might think you mean permanent.Permeant and permeating comes from the verb permeate, which means to penetrate, pass through, and often become widespread throughout something. Similar words are pervade and saturate.Permeant should not be confused with permeable, which means capable of being permeated, especially by liquids or gases, as in The permeable surfaces should be sealed to prevent leaks. Example: The draw of screen time has become permeant in the lives of children.