interpenetrate (redirected from interpenetrations)

in·ter·pen·e·trate  (ntr-pn-trt)

v. in·ter·pen·e·trat·ed, in·ter·pen·e·trat·ing, in·ter·pen·e·trates

v.intr.

To become mixed or united by penetration: planes that interpenetrate in a painting.

v.tr.

1. To penetrate reciprocally: The streams interpenetrate each other at the rapids.

2. To penetrate thoroughly; permeate or pervade.

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interpenetrate

Verb

[-trating, -trated]

1. to penetrate (something) thoroughly

2. to penetrate each other or one another mutually

interpenetration n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	interpenetrate - penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot" permeate invade - penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way; "The cancer had invaded her lungs" penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest"
	2.	interpenetrate - spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks" imbue, permeate, pervade, diffuse, riddle, penetrate penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest" spiritise, spiritize - imbue with a spirit