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passing (into)

verb

Definition of passing (into)

present participle of pass (into)

as in diffusing (through)

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penetrating

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Related Articles Researchers subsequently examined aerial photographs of the area and began conducting noninvasive magnetic and ground-penetrating radar surveys.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The award, announced Monday, covers Low-Profile Mast systems that use telescoping sensor equipment instead of traditional hull-penetrating periscopes.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

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