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penetrant [′pen·ə·trənt] (invertebrate zoology) A large barbed nematocyst that pierces the body of the prey and injects a paralyzing agent. (materials) A liquid with low surface tension, usually containing a dye or fluorescent chemical; when flowed over a metal surface, it is used to determine the existence and extent of cracks and other discontinuities. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Barrier is improved because the layers physically increase the time to equilibrium saturation of penetrants," says Gary Oliver, senior corporate scientist, who is also a Dow alumnus. Some mills are using and evaluating chip penetrants to increase yield. Sorption diffusion and vapor permeation of various penetrants through dense poly(dimethylsiloxane) membranes: a transport analysis. |
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