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penetrate

CEFR: C1

To pass into or through an atmospheric layer, planetary crust, or physical shield; to pierce.

Synonyms

permeate
infiltrate
pierce

Common Collocations

penetrate the market
penetrate the barrier
deeply penetrate

Example Sentence

Shortwave solar radiation easily penetrates the atmosphere, warming the terrestrial surface.

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