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Dictionary definition for: Penetrating

1. (s) having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians" "incisive comments" "icy knifelike reasoning" "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang" "penetrating insight" "frequent pene

2. (s) 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"

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