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infiltration

infiltration

4 6.8
Slow movement of water into and through soil or rock
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : infiltración
  • After the storm, we noticed infiltration of moisture in the basement due to the cracked foundation.
  • water infiltration
  • soil infiltration
  • infiltration rate

Examples

  • Histopathological examination demonstrates fibrofatty infiltration of the epineurium, causing compression of the nerve fascicle and subsequent delayed neural atrophy.

    Academic text (2015)

  • A salivary gland biopsy revealed lymphocytic infiltration, confirming the diagnosis of Sjogren's disease.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Wet weather flow data was especially important to determine any I&I; inflow and infiltration problems.

    Academic text (2001)

  • For both dry and wet conditions, shrub cover always efficiently improved infiltration and reduced runoff rates.

    Academic text (2002)

  • ET beds are lined to prevent infiltration of wastewater and potential subsequent contamination of local groundwater.

    Academic text (1996)

  • A thick and fibrous layer surrounded the liver cysts with an infiltration of macrophages, neutrophils, eosinophils, plasma cells, and lymphocytes.

    Academic text (2015)

  • The heavy rains caused significant water infiltration into the soil, improving crop growth.

  • The porous material allows for quick infiltration of liquid, making it ideal for the filtration system.

Synonyms

penetration
vsinfiltration
22 4.8

The depth that an object goes into another material

is about slow liquid movement through small spaces rather than forceful entry
inflow
vsinfiltration
10 4.0

Movement of water, money or other things into a place

is about passing through small spaces in a material rather than general incoming flow
seepage
vsinfiltration
7 5.7

Slow movement of liquid or gas through small holes in materials

is focused on gradual inward movement through a substance rather than escape
ooze
vsinfiltration
5 6.0

Slow movement of liquid through small holes in a surface

is internal movement into or through porous material rather than visible surface flow
permeation
vsinfiltration
1 7.0

One thing slowly moves into and through another thing

is limited to slow liquid movement into or through porous material not general spreading
percolation
vsinfiltration
  • Specialized
6.4

Liquid slowly passing through soil or a filter

is broader meaning gradual entry into or through porous materials not only filters

Antonyms

exfiltration
  • Specialized
8.4

The leaking of water from a pipe or drain into the soil

How Deep

saturation
4 4.7
infiltration
  • Specialized
4 6.8
seepage
7 5.7
dampness
8 1.0

Surface Forms

infiltration singular
infiltrations plural

Morphology

infiltration = infiltrate (semi-transparent) = in + filtr + ate + ion

This is a standard noun formation from the verb 'infiltrate' meaning the process of infiltrating.

Etymology

Infiltration comes from the prefix in- 'into' and the same root as filter, which means 'to pass through small spaces'. So, think of rainwater slowly going 'into' the ground like water through a coffee filter or a sponge, and you can see why infiltration means liquid moving into or through a material.