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Infiltration

The act or process of infiltrating, as if water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.

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Filtration 76% connected

The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

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Incursion 76% connected

A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; a temporary invasion; a predatory or harassing inroad; a raid.

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Penetration 76% connected

The act or process of penetrating, piercing, or entering; also, the act of mentally penetrating into, or comprehending, anything difficult.

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Infiltrate 74% connected

To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance; to filter into or through something.

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Infiltrate 74% connected

To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance; to filter into or through something.

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Percolate 74% connected

To cause to pass through fine interstices, as a liquor; to filter; to strain.

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Percolate 74% connected

To cause to pass through fine interstices, as a liquor; to filter; to strain.

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Percolation 92% connected

The act or process of percolating, or filtering; filtration; straining. Specifically (Pharm.), the process of exhausting the virtues of a powdered dr…

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