Interpenetrate \In`ter*pen"e*trate\, v. t.
To penetrate between or within; to penetrate mutually.
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It interpenetrates my granite mass. --Shelley.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Interpenetrate \In`ter*pen"e*trate\, v. i.
To penetrate each the other; to penetrate between bodies or
their parts.
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Interpenetrating molding (Arch.), in late Gothic
architecture, a decoration by means of moldings which seem
to pass through solid uprights, transoms, or other
members; often, two sets of architectural members
penetrating one another, in appearance, as if both had
been plastic when they were put together.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
interpenetrate
v 1: penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of
two married people interpenetrate a lot" [syn: permeate]
2: spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has
permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the
entire building" [syn: permeate, pervade, penetrate,
diffuse, imbue]
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