penetrable
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pen·e·tra·ble

adjective \ˈpe-nə-trə-bəl\

Definition of PENETRABLE

: capable of being penetrated
pen·e·tra·bil·i·ty \ˌpe-nə-trə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Examples of PENETRABLE

  1. <unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes>

First Known Use of PENETRABLE

1538

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