Permeated in the sentence means saturated with water, leading to cotton staying wet and freezing in cold weather due to its slow drying properties.
Permeated means saturated, or soaked through, with water. In the context of the sentence provided, when cotton clothing is permeated with water, it stays wet and can freeze in cold weather due to its inability to dry quickly.
For example, in wet environments, cotton's thermal conductivity remains high as water saturates the fibers, unlike wool or synthetics which can be wrung out and dry more effectively.
Understanding conduction and the properties of different fabrics when wet helps explain why cotton, when permeated with water, loses its insulating capabilities.
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