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penetrative

/'pɛnɪ,treɪtɪv/

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adjective
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
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"a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"

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penetrating sharp
adjective
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
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"frequent penetrative observations"

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acute discriminating incisive keen knifelike penetrating piercing sharp perceptive

Examples of penetrative

"a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"
"frequent penetrative observations"