Question 1

What does "semipermeable" mean?

Accepted Answer

Permeable to some things and not to others, as a cell membrane which allows some molecules through but blocks other substances.

Question 2

What is a synonym for "semipermeable"?

Accepted Answer

Common synonyms include: limited access, partially permeable, partially permissive, permeable, selectively open, selectively permeable.

Question 3

How do you use "semipermeable" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The same kind of semipermeable membrane that surrounds our cells can form spontaneously from the right mix of phospholipids in water.

Question 4

How do you pronounce "semipermeable"?

Accepted Answer

Pronounced //ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl//.

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