permeating

/ˈpɜːrmiˌeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Spreading or diffusing through something completely.
    • The permeating smell of fresh bread filled the entire bakery.
    • A permeating sense of calm settled over the room as the music played.
    • The permeating dampness in the old basement made everything feel cold and musty.
verb
  1. Present participle of permeate: to spread or pass through every part of something.
    • Water was slowly permeating the porous rock, creating a small stream underground.
    • Sunlight was permeating the thick curtains, waking her up gently.
    • The idea of equality is permeating every level of the organization.
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