Meaning Of The Word Semipermeable

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What's The Definition Of Semipermeable?

semipermeable in American English
allowing some substances to pass; permeable to smaller molecules but not to larger ones, as a membrane in osmosis
adjective: permeable only to certain small molecules

semipermeable in British English
adjective: (esp of a cell membrane) selectively permeable

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