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Penetrant

created by Webster 1913

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:53:11

Pen"e*trant (?), a. [L. penetrans, p.pr. of penetrare: cf. F. p'en'etrant.]

Having power to enter or pierce; penetrating; sharp; subtile; as, penetrant cold.

"Penetrant and powerful arguments."

Boyle.

 

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