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Infiltration
01
(military) the secret movement of individuals or small groups into enemy-controlled territory or positions
Specialized
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
infiltrations
Examples
The unit used infiltration to reach the enemy's rear defenses.
02
the gradual passage of a liquid into or through a porous substance
Specialized
Examples
Heavy rain increased the infiltration of water into the soil.
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