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penetrant (s) (noun), penetrants (pl)
1. A person or something that can puncture or pierce: Floyd had penetrants that were powerful arguments against the policies of the current company president.
2. A compound that goes through or into something: The pharmacist recommended a lotion for Leon's skin that could function as a penetrant to relieve the itching.
3. A large capsule that discharges and injects a toxic fluid: The jellyfish uses a penetrant containing a barbed, threadlike tube, that delivers a paralyzing sting into its attackers or prey.
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