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infiltration [‚in·fil′trā·shən] (engineering) Leakage of outdoor air into a building by natural forces, for example, by seepage through cracks or other openings. (geology) Deposition of mineral matter among the pores or grains of a rock by permeation of water carrying the matter in solution. (hydrology) Movement of water through the soil surface into the ground. (metallurgy) Filling the pores of a metal powder compact with metal having a lower melting point. Movement of molten metal into the pores of a fiber or foam metal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The black, with the twisted hand of leprosy and with a barely perceptible infiltration of the same disease thickening the skin of the forehead between the eyes, bent over his polishing, and ever his lips moved, repeating over and over, "Killeny Boy. |
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