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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. "

L'infiltration de spores de moisissure a causé un problème dans la vieille maison.

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verb

Infiltrer, s'introduire clandestinement

To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

Examples :

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

L'espion s'est infiltré dans l'école pour recueillir des informations sur la prochaine manifestation étudiante.

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verb

S'infiltrer, filtrer

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

Examples :

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

L'eau de pluie peut s'infiltrer dans le sol et nourrir les plantes.

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verb

Infiltrer, faire passer par filtration

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. "

Le marc de café infiltre le filtre en papier lorsque l'eau chaude s'égoutte, ce qui permet de préparer une tasse de café.

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verb

Infiltrer, envahir

To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.

Examples :

"High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures."

Les tumeurs de haut grade infiltrent souvent les structures environnantes.

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verb

Infiltrer, s'infiltrer

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

Examples :

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

L'équipe ennemie a tenté d'infiltrer nos défenses pendant le match.

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verb

S'infiltrer

(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. "

L'infirmière a remarqué que le liquide intraveineux ne coulait pas bien parce que l'aiguille avait commencé à s'infiltrer, provoquant un gonflement autour du site d'injection.

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