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existing throughout something; or generally widespread
- a pervading reek of camphor.4 — April 8, 1928 (61% in)
pervading = spreading
(editor's note: Reek means bad smell and camphor is a chemical that is often used to keep moths from destroying clothes.)
(editor's note: Reek means bad smell and camphor is a chemical that is often used to keep moths from destroying clothes.)
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