infiltration
ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən
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Definition of infiltration - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
secret entrysecretly entering a group or area without being noticed
  • The infiltration was discovered after several days.
entryism incursion penetration
2.
medicalTECH.the entry of fluid into body tissuesTECH.
  • Infiltration can cause swelling in the affected area.
extravasation instillation permeation
3.
hydrologyTECH.the process of water entering the soilTECH.
  • Infiltration rates vary with soil type.
percolation permeation seepage
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Origin of infiltration

Latin, in (into) + filtrare (to filter)

Terms with infiltration included in their meaning

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infiltration
succeed in entering a group or organization subtly
infiltration
harmful element introduced to grow in a system

Examples of infiltration in a sentence

  • Border agents prevented the infiltration before nightfall.
  • The doctor explained the risks of infiltration.
  • Infiltration of the tissue was evident on the scan.
  • Infiltration is crucial for groundwater recharge.
  • Poor infiltration can lead to surface runoff.

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  1. French:infiltration, pénétration, ...
  2. German:Infiltration, Wassereintritt, ...
  3. Italian:infiltrazione, penetrazione, ...
  4. Spanish:infiltración, percolación, ...
  5. Portuguese:infiltração, entrada de fluido, ...
  6. Chinese:渗透, 浸润, ...
  7. Japanese:潜入, 浸潤, ...
  8. Arabic:تسلل, تَسَرُّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִסְתַּנְּנוּת, אִינְפִילְטְרַצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:инфильтрация, проникновение жидкости, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проникнення, входження, ...
  12. Hindi:घुसपैठ, प्रवेश, ...

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