Vocabulary Term Details

Permeability

Definition (http://www.ewater.com.au/glossary/QID.ljb63f2c.1/QID.ljb63f2c.1.qy5pxe.55.html)

The measure of the ability of a rock, soil or sediment to transmit a fluid. The magnitude of the permeability depends largely on the porosity and the connectedness of pores spaces. (eWater)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Chemicophysical properties
N/ADiffusion
Infiltration
Porosity
Soil hydraulic properties

This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
23-Oct-2013

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