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impenetrability

/im-pen-i-truh-bil-i-tee, im-pen-/US // ɪmˌpɛn ɪ trəˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪm pɛn- //

不渗透性,不可渗透性,渗透性,不透光性

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the state or quality of being impenetrable.
    • : Physics. that property of matter by virtue of which two bodies cannot occupy the same space simultaneously.

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Examples

  • If on the contrary they join impenetrability to the three dimensions, they are no more talking about something simple.

  • A sudden shadow passed over his face, giving it a strange pallor and impenetrability.

  • Sydney Smith's aspersions upon the impenetrability of the Scotch skull are well known, though their justice may be questioned.

  • Nothing could help it on better with the public than the impenetrability of the secret attached to it.

  • You wrap yourself in impenetrability and expect the world to be clairvoyant.