permeate

A surreal close-up shot of blue dye permeating a white porous sponge.
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A surreal close-up shot of blue dye permeating a white porous sponge.

This image depicts a blue dye spreading through a porous white sponge, illustrating the concept of permeation as a liquid passing through a material. 'Surreal' adds a fantastical element, making the image more memorable.

  1. verb — permeates; permeating; permeated
    1. To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
      • water permeates sand
    2. To enter and spread through; to pervade.
      • ...it is clear that this Being itself, is what supports and surpasses, includes and permeates all other things.
      • The old smell of dead whale permeates everything. It is a strange and curious place.
      • Also, much depended on an exceptional esprit de corps which permeated the whole staff, and achieved miracles of promptitude in such details as engine-changing and the marshalling of trains.
  2. noun
    1. A watery by-product of milk production.
    2. Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.