"depenetration" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From de- + penetration. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|de|penetration}} de- + penetration Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} depenetration (uncountable)
  1. The reverse of a process of penetration, where something or somebody withdraws or is no longer connected or embedded. Tags: uncountable
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