noun🔗ShareAny undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body."The infiltrate of mold spores caused a problem in the old house. "medicinebodydiseaseorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to."The spy infiltrated the school to gather information about the upcoming student protest. "militarypolicepoliticsactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a liquid) To pass through something by filtration."Rainwater can infiltrate the soil and nourish the plants. "biologychemistryphysicsscienceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration."The coffee grounds infiltrate the paper filter as the hot water drips through, making a cup of coffee. "sciencechemistryphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo invade or penetrate a tissue or organ."High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures."medicinebiologyanatomyphysiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo send (soldiers, spies etc.) through gaps in the enemy line."The enemy team tried to infiltrate our defenses during the game. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of an intravenous needle) To move from a vein, remaining in the body."The nurse noticed the IV fluid wasn't flowing well because the needle had started to infiltrate, causing swelling around the injection site. "medicinebodyanatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
