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penetrant
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Penetrant may refer to: Penetrant (biochemical) , a chemical that increases the ability of a poison to apply its toxic effect to a living organism Penetrant (mechanical, electrical, or structural) , service of structural item penetrating a fire-resistance ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Penetrant \Pen"e*trant\, a. [L. penetrans, p. pr. of penetrare: cf. F. p['e]n['e]trant.] Having power to enter or pierce; penetrating; sharp; subtile; as, penetrant cold. ``Penetrant and powerful arguments.'' --Boyle.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. 1 That penetrates 2 piercing n. Something that penetrates, especially such a liquid
Usage examples of penetrant.
Starting at opposite ends of the house but moving toward each other, gunmen fired bursts of heavy-caliber, penetrant rounds into the ceiling of the second-floor hallway.