Definition Synonyms
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.
2.
medicalTECH. the entry of fluid into body tissuesTECH.
- Infiltration can cause swelling in the affected area.
3.
hydrologyTECH. the process of water entering the soilTECH.
- Infiltration rates vary with soil type.
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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- French:infiltration, pénétration, ...
- German:Infiltration, Wassereintritt, ...
- Italian:infiltrazione, penetrazione, ...
- Spanish:infiltración, percolación, ...
- Portuguese:infiltração, entrada de fluido, ...
- Chinese:渗透, 浸润, ...
- Japanese:潜入, 浸潤, ...
- Arabic:تسلل, تَسَرُّب, ...
- Hebrew:הִסְתַּנְּנוּת, אִינְפִילְטְרַצְיָה, ...
- Russian:инфильтрация, проникновение жидкости, ...
- Ukrainian:проникнення, входження, ...
- Hindi:घुसपैठ, प्रवेश, ...
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