permeate/ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/EtymologyFirst attested in 1656; borrowed from Latin permeātus, perfect passive participle of permeō (“to pass through”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).permeate means A watery by-product of milk production. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.permeate is pronounced /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/.nounA watery by-product of milk production.Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.verbTo 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”To enter and spread through; to pervade.“Bright sunshine permeates the room on a sunny day.”