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- US Pronunciation
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- [pen-i-truh nt]
- /ˈpɛn ɪ trənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pen-i-truh nt]
- /ˈpɛn ɪ trənt/
Definitions of penetrant word
- noun penetrant a person or thing that penetrates. 1
- noun penetrant a compound that penetrates the skin, as a lotion or cream. 1
- noun penetrant a substance that lowers the surface tension of water; wetting agent. 1
- noun penetrant Zoology. a large nematocyst discharging a barbed thread that penetrates the body of the prey and injects a toxic fluid. 1
- abbreviation PENETRANT penetrating. 1
- adjective penetrant sharp; penetrating 0
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Origin of penetrant
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin penetrant- (stem of penetrāns), present participle of penetrāre to penetrate; see -ant
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Parts of speech for Penetrant
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penetrant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
penetrant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for penetrant
adj penetrant
- ingoing — going in; entering.
adjective penetrant
- edged — having an edge or edges (often used in combination): dull-edged; a two-edged sword.
- entering — Present participle of enter.
- forcing — (of a bid) requiring by convention a response from one’s partner, no matter how weak their hand may be.
- infiltrating — Present participle of infiltrate.
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