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penantrating

Definition:

Penantrating, also spelled as "penetrating," is an adjective that describes something capable of piercing or passing through a substance.

Senses:

1. Having the ability to enter deeply or make a way through
2. Having a strong or intense effect on someone or something

Usage:

Sense 1: The penantrating gaze of the eagle could spot its prey from a great distance.

Sense 2: The penantrating odor of the skunk lingered in the air long after it had left.

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