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surface that does not allow for infiltration and/or penetration of liquids.

impervious (Wikipedia)

Permeability in fluid mechanics, materials science and Earth sciences (commonly symbolized as k) is a measure of the ability of a porous material (often, a rock or an unconsolidated material) to allow fluids to pass through it.

Symbol used to represent in situ permeability tests in geotechnical drawings
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