Guess the language these English words come from. The meaning of PENETRANT is penetrating.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word penetrant, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of 'penetrant' penetrant in British English (ˈpɛnɪtrənt ) adjective

Define penetrant. penetrant synonyms, penetrant pronunciation, penetrant translation, English dictionary definition of penetrant. adj. Penetrating; piercing: a penetrant wind. n. Something that penetrates or …

penetrant (comparative more penetrant, superlative most penetrant) That penetrates; piercing. quotations

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: penetrant /ˈpɛnɪtrənt/ adj sharp; penetrating n a substance that lowers the surface tension of a liquid and thus causes it to penetrate …

The term “penetrant” is often used in science, particularly in material science and engineering, to describe substances with the ability to penetrate surfaces to reveal imperfections.

Penetrant refers to a quality or characteristic of a chemical or physical agent that allows it to infiltrate or permeate a substance.

Penetrant materials come in two basic types. These types are listed below: Fluorescent penetrants contain a dye or several dyes that fluoresce when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Visible penetrants …

PENETRANT definition: a person or thing that penetrates. See examples of penetrant used in a sentence.