PENETRATIVE
\pˈɛnɪtɹətˌɪv], \pˈɛnɪtɹətˌɪv], \p_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_t_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v]\
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tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing; "a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor"
By Princeton University
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tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing; "a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.
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Acute; discerning; sagacious; as, penetrative wisdom.
By Oddity Software
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