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Webster 1913 Edition


Infiltrate

In-fil′trate

,
Verb.
I.
[
imp. & p. p.
Infiltrated
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Infiltrating
.]
[Pref.
in-
+
filtrate
: cf. F,
s’infiltrer
. Cf.
Infilter
.]
1.
To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance; to filter into or through something.
The water
infiltrates
through the porous rock.
Addison.

In-fil′trate

,
Verb.
T.
To penetrate gradually; – sometimes used reflexively.
J. S. Mill.

Webster 1828 Edition


Infiltrate

INFIL'TRATE

,
Verb.
I.
To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance.