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infiltrated

/ˈɪnfɪltreɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈfɪltreɪtɪd/

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verb

Infiltrer, s'introduire clandestinement

To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

Examples :

""A spy infiltrated the enemy's organization to gather secret information." "

Un espion s'est infiltré dans l'organisation ennemie pour recueillir des informations secrètes.

military police politics war organization

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verb

S'infiltrer, filtrer

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

Examples :

"The rainwater infiltrated the cracked foundation, causing dampness in the basement. "

L'eau de pluie s'est infiltrée dans les fondations fissurées, causant de l'humidité dans le sous-sol.

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verb

Infiltrer, faire passer par filtration

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

Examples :

"The water infiltrated the coffee grounds, creating a dark brown brew. "

L'eau a infiltré le marc de café, créant une infusion brun foncé.

chemistry substance process

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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.

medicine body organ physiology disease biology

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verb

Infiltrer

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

Examples :

""The undercover police officer infiltrated the gang to gather information." "

L'officier de police infiltré a infiltré le gang pour recueillir des informations.

military war action

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verb

S'infiltrer

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

Examples :

"The nurse stopped the IV because the fluid had infiltrated; her arm was swelling. "

L'infirmière a arrêté la perfusion car le liquide s'était infiltré ; son bras gonflait.

medicine body physiology