penetrating
penetrating
Definition
pen·etrat·ing (pen′i trāt′iŋ)
adjective
- that can penetrate a penetrating oil
- sharp; piercing a penetrating sound or smell
- keen or acute; discerning a penetrating mind
pen′·etrat′·ingly adverb or pen′·etra′·tively
penetrating
Synonyms
penetrating
modif.
penetrating
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- injury: Demetriade D. Penetrating injury of the neck in patients in stable condition.
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