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  • 71Plunged — Plunge Plunge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Plunged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Plunging}.] [OE. ploungen, OF. plongier, F. plonger, fr. (assumed) LL. plumbicare, fr. L. plumbum lead. See {Plumb}.] 1. To thrust into water, or into any substance that is… …

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  • 72Plunging — Plunge Plunge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Plunged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Plunging}.] [OE. ploungen, OF. plongier, F. plonger, fr. (assumed) LL. plumbicare, fr. L. plumbum lead. See {Plumb}.] 1. To thrust into water, or into any substance that is… …

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  • 73impenetrable — adjective Etymology: Middle English impenetrabel, from Middle French impenetrable, from Latin impenetrabilis, from in + penetrabilis penetrable Date: 15th century 1. a. incapable of being penetrated or pierced b. inaccessible to knowledge, reason …

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  • 74permeable — adjective Date: 15th century capable of being permeated ; penetrable; especially having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through < a permeable membrane > < permeable limestone > …

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  • 75staple — I. noun Etymology: Middle English stapel post, staple, from Old English stapol post; akin to Middle Dutch stapel step, heap, emporium, Old English steppan to step Date: 13th century a usually U shaped fastener: as a. a metal loop both ends of&#8230; …

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  • 76penetrability — noun see penetrable …

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  • 77PÉNÉTRABILITÉ — s. f. T. didactique. Qualité de ce qui est pénétrable. La pénétrabilité d une substance spongieuse …

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  • 78PÉNÉTRABILITÉ — n. f. T. didactique Qualité de ce qui est pénétrable. La pénétrabilité d’une substance spongieuse …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 79Cannon — A cannon is a type of artillery, usually large and tubular, that uses gunpowder or other explosive based propellants to launch a projectile over a distance. Cannon vary in caliber, range, mobility, rate of fire, angle of fire, and firepower;&#8230; …

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  • 80Prisoner's dilemma — This article is about game theory. For the 1988 novel, see Prisoner s Dilemma (novel). For the Doctor Who audiobook, see The Prisoner s Dilemma. For the 2001 play, see The Prisoner s Dilemma (play). The prisoner’s dilemma is a canonical example&#8230; …

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