Definitions for penetrant
ˈpɛn ɪ trəntpen·e·trant

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. penetrantnoun

   Something that penetrates, especially such a liquid

2. penetrantadjective

   That penetrates

3. penetrantadjective

   piercing

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PENETRANTadjective

   Having the power to pierce or enter; sharp; subtile.

   Etymology: penetrant, Fr.

   If the operation of these salts be in convenient glasses promoted by warmth, the ascending steams may easily be caught and reduced into a penetrant spirit. Boyle.

   The food, mingled with some dissolvent juices, is evacuated into the intestines, where it is further subtilized and rendered so fluid and penetrant, that the finer part finds its way in at the streight orifices of the lacteous veins. John Ray.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Penetrantadjective

   having power to enter or pierce; penetrating; sharp; subtile; as, penetrant cold

2. Etymology: [L. penetrans, p. pr. of penetrare: cf. F. pntrant.]

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1. Penetrant

   Penetrants, or penetrating items, are the mechanical, electrical or structural items that pass through an opening in a wall or floor, such as pipes, electrical conduits, ducting, cables and cable trays, or structural steel beams and columns. When these items pierce a wall or floor assembly, they create a space between the penetrant and the surrounding structure, which can become an avenue for the spread of fire between rooms or floors. Modern building codes generally require a service penetration firestop to seal the openings around penetrants, in order to restore the fire-resistance rating of the parent assembly. Sizing of all openings has significant impact upon the adherence to the certification listing requirements. Therefore, communication between all affected trades is of great importance before any openings are made, to ensure proper sizing of the openings for cost control and conformance with listing and approval use and compliance. Penetrants are typically accommodated by plumbers and electricians, who prepare for them by installing sleeves in concrete walls and floors, before they are poured. In the case of masonry walls, electricians and plumbers tend to be there first and hang sleeves around their piping, ductwork and conduit, where they know from their drawings that block walls will be erected, in order to avoid the time and expense of having to cut openings in existing walls and floors.

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1. repentant

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of penetrant in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of penetrant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Penetrant
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=penetrant
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penetrant
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=penetrant