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penetrative
adjective
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
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adjective
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
“a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface”
adjective
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
“an acute observer of politics and politicians”
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a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
a cold penetrating wind
a penetrating odor
an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight
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