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infiltrate

/ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈfɪltɹeɪt/

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noun

Infiltration

Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body.

Examples :

"The infiltrate of mold spores caused a problem in the old house. "

Die Infiltration von Schimmelsporen verursachte ein Problem in dem alten Haus.

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verb

Eindringen, infiltrieren

To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

Examples :

"The spy infiltrated the school to gather information about the upcoming student protest. "

Der Spion infiltrierte die Schule, um Informationen über den bevorstehenden Studentenprotest zu sammeln.

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verb

Durchsickern, eindringen

(of a liquid) To pass through something by filtration.

Examples :

"Rainwater can infiltrate the soil and nourish the plants. "

Regenwasser kann in den Boden sickern und die Pflanzen nähren.

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verb

Durchsickern, eindringen lassen

To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration.

Examples :

"The coffee grounds infiltrate the paper filter as the hot water drips through, making a cup of coffee. "

Die Kaffeebohnen durchsickern den Papierfilter, wenn das heiße Wasser durchtropft, wodurch eine Tasse Kaffee entsteht.

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verb

Eindringen, infiltrieren

To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.

Examples :

"High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures."

Hochgradige Tumore dringen oft in umliegende Strukturen ein.

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verb

Infiltrieren, einschleusen

To send (soldiers, spies etc.) through gaps in the enemy line.

Examples :

"The enemy team tried to infiltrate our defenses during the game. "

Das gegnerische Team versuchte, während des Spiels in unsere Verteidigung einzudringen.

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verb

Ins Gewebe eindringen

(of an intravenous needle) To move from a vein, remaining in the body.

Examples :

"The nurse noticed the IV fluid wasn't flowing well because the needle had started to infiltrate, causing swelling around the injection site. "

Die Krankenschwester bemerkte, dass die Infusionsflüssigkeit nicht gut floss, weil die Nadel ins Gewebe eingedrungen war und eine Schwellung um die Injektionsstelle verursachte.

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