Permanent

Per´ma`nent

Continuing in the same state, or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved; abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting; as, a permanent impression.

Eternity stands permanent and fixed.

- Dryden.

Permanent gases
(Chem. & Physics) hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide; - also called incondensible gases or incoercible gases, before their liquefaction in 1877. The term is now archaic.

Permanent way
the roadbed and superstructure of a finished railway; - so called in distinction from the contractor's temporary way.

Permanent white
(Chem.) barium sulphate (heavy spar), used as a white pigment or paint, in distinction from white lead, which tarnishes and darkens from the formation of the sulphide.

Noun	1.	permanent - a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals Synonyms: permanent wave, perm
Adj.	1.	permanent - continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value" Synonyms: lasting Antonyms: impermanent, temporary - not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"
	2.	permanent - not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition; "permanent brain damage"

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