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infiltrating

/ˈɪnfɪltreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈfɪltreɪtɪŋ/

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verb

To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

Examples :

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

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verb

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

Examples :

"The rainwater was slowly infiltrating the sandy soil. "

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

Examples :

"The rainwater was slowly infiltrating the soil. "

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verb

To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.

Examples :

"High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures."

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

Examples :

"The rebels were infiltrating the city disguised as tourists. "

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(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. "

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