infiltrate vs percolate

infiltrate

verb
  • To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration. 

  • To cause to penetrate in this way. 

  • To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ. 

  • To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to. 

  • To send (soldiers, spies, etc.) through gaps in the enemy line. 

  • To pass through something by filtration. 

  • To move from a vein, remaining in the body. 

noun
  • Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body. 

percolate

verb
  • To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter. 

  • To make (coffee) in a percolator. 

  • To drain or seep through a porous substance. 

  • To spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised. 

noun
  • A liquid that has been percolated. 

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