soak; infiltrate; (medical) infiltration
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesverb
to soak; to permeate; to seep into
formalDescribes a slow, gradual process of liquid spreading into or through something, often with a positive connotation of nourishing.
The spring rain soaks the earth, awakening the dormant seeds.
The ink quickly soaked into the rice paper, creating a natural, blurred effect.
verb
to moisten; to wet; (liquid) to spread over a solid surface
neutralFocuses on the physical phenomenon of a liquid coating or spreading on a surface, often used in scientific or technical contexts.
Moisten the glass with a wet cloth first; it will be easier to clean.
When making pottery, the clay needs to be thoroughly moistened before it can be shaped.
verb (medical term)
to infiltrate; (pathology) for tissues to become inflamed due to invasion or stimulation
technicalA specialized medical term describing an inflammatory process where cells (like white blood cells) accumulate in tissue in response to pathogens or irritation. Often seen in imaging or pathology reports.
The X-ray shows a small area of infiltration in the lung.
The biopsy report confirmed the presence of lymphocytic infiltration around the tumor.