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infiltration

/ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс тайного проникновения или получения доступа к территории, организации или системе, а также постепенное прохождение жидкости через пористый материал.

A noun referring to the process of secretly entering or gaining access to an area, organization, or system, or the gradual passage of a liquid through a porous material.

uncountable

  1. Secret entryB2formalpolitical

    The act of covertly entering a place or group to gather information or influence, especially in a military or espionage context.

    ruТайное проникновение

    • The spy was trained in infiltration techniques.
    • The enemy's infiltration of our network went undetected for months.
    • Special forces conducted a nighttime infiltration into the compound.
    • The government feared infiltration of its intelligence agencies.

    Synonymsincursioninsinuationintrusionpenetration

  2. Liquid percolationB2formalscientific

    The slow passage of a liquid through a porous material or filter, often occurring in natural or industrial processes.

    ruПросачивание жидкости

    • Water infiltration into the soil is crucial for groundwater recharge.
    • The filter allows gradual infiltration of the solution.
    • Infiltration of rainwater through the pavement can cause erosion.
    • The process of infiltration is used in water purification systems.

    Synonymsfiltrationpercolationpermeationseepage

Forms
  • infiltrations plural form
  • infiltrations' possessive plural form
  • infiltration's possessive singular form
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