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penetrativity

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pen·​e·​tra·​tiv·​i·​ty | \ ˌpenə‧trəˈtivətē \
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Definition of penetrativity

: the quality or state of being penetrative : penetrativeness

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“Penetrativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penetrativity. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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