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infiltration
infiltration n.
1. the movement through or into an area or territory occupied by either friendly or enemy troops or organizations. The movement is made, either by small groups or by individuals, at extended or irregular intervals. When used in connection with the enemy, it infers that contact is avoided. 2. in intelligence usage, the placing of an agent or other person in a target area in hostile territory. It usually involves crossing a frontier or other guarded line. Methods of infiltration are black (clandestine), gray (through a legal crossing point but under false documentation), and white (legal). |
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"infiltration." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "infiltration." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-infiltration.html "infiltration." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-infiltration.html |
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infiltration
infiltration (in-fil-tray-shŏn) n.
1. the abnormal entry of a substance (infiltrate) into a cell, tissue, or organ. Examples of infiltrates are blood cells, cancer cells, fat, or starch. 2. the injection of a local anaesthetic solution into the tissues to cause local anaesthesia. |
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"infiltration." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-infiltration.html "infiltration." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-infiltration.html |
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infiltration
infiltration The downward entry of water into soil.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-infiltration.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-infiltration.html |
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infiltration
infiltration The downward entry of water into soil.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-infiltration.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-infiltration.html |
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infiltration
infiltration Downward entry of water into soil.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-infiltration.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "infiltration." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-infiltration.html |
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