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Noun

1. 1
   The impermeable state of an originally porous medium, after it has been effectively clogged, usually by fine particles as a result of the process of colmation, though multiple causes might combine, such as swelling of clay or intrusion of asphalt. uncountable
2. 2
   Alternative form of colmation. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

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