Permeate vs. Retentate

Permeateverb

(transitive) 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

Permeateverb

(transitive) To enter and spread through; to pervade.

Permeatenoun

A watery by-product of milk production.

Permeatenoun

Liquid that has passed through a filtration system.

Permeateverb

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; as, water permeates sand.

Permeateverb

To enter and spread through; to pervade.

Permeateverb

spread or diffuse through;

Permeateverb

pass through;

Permeateverb

penetrate mutually or be interlocked;

Retentatenoun

That which is retained, for example by a filter or porous membrane.