INFILTRATE


Meaning of INFILTRATE in English

[ 'ɪnfɪltreɪt ]

■ verb

1》 surreptitiously and gradually enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.).

2》 permeate by filtration.

■ noun Medicine an infiltrating substance or group of cells.

Derivatives

infiltration noun

infiltrator noun

Origin

ME (as infiltration ): from in- 2 + filtrate .

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