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Infiltration Definition & Meaning

infiltration
noun
  1. a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection)
  2. the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium; "the percolation of rainwater through the soil"; "the infiltration of seawater through the lava"

"Infiltration" in song lyrics

See how infiltration is used in real songs:

  • "contraband infiltration"
    Gonzoe f/ Madd Maxx, Mr. X — You'll Never Get Next to Me
  • "Executing an industry infiltration"
    June Marx — Southeast Asia
  • "Hardcore and singin no infiltration"
    Kardinal Offishall — Buss Di Dance

Usage tips for "infiltration"

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Frequently asked questions

What does infiltration mean?
a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection) the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium; "the percolation of rainwater through the soil"; "the infiltration of seawater through the lava"
What part of speech is infiltration?
Infiltration is a noun.
How many definitions does infiltration have?
Infiltration has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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