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infiltrating

/ˈɪnfɪltreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈfɪltreɪtɪŋ/

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verb

Eindringen, infiltrieren

To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

Examples :

"The spy was slowly infiltrating the enemy base by posing as a janitor. "

Der Spion infiltrierte langsam die feindliche Basis, indem er sich als Hausmeister ausgab.

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verb

Durchsickern, eindringen

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

Examples :

"The rainwater was slowly infiltrating the sandy soil. "

Das Regenwasser drang langsam in den sandigen Boden ein.

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verb

Durchsickern, eindringen

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

Examples :

"The rainwater was slowly infiltrating the soil. "

Das Regenwasser drang langsam in den Boden ein.

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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 rebels were infiltrating the city disguised as tourists. "

Die Rebellen infiltrierten die Stadt, getarnt als Touristen.

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verb

In das Gewebe eindringen

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

Examples :

"The nurse noticed the IV fluid was no longer flowing properly; the needle was likely infiltrating, meaning it had slipped out of the vein and the medicine was going into the surrounding tissue. "

Die Krankenschwester bemerkte, dass die Infusionsflüssigkeit nicht mehr richtig floss; die Nadel war wahrscheinlich in das Gewebe eingedrungen, was bedeutete, dass sie aus der Vene gerutscht war und das Medikament in das umliegende Gewebe gelangte.

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