| infiltration | When water permeates or soaks into the ground, it goes through open spaces and pores in the ground | en |
| infiltration | 1) The penetration of water through the ground surface into sub-surface soil or the penetration of water from the soil into sewer or other pipes through defective joints, connections, or manhole walls 2) The technique of applying large volumes of wastewater to land to penetrate the surface and percolate through the underlying soil See Percolation | en |
| infiltration | The penetration of water through the ground surface into the soil Once in the soil, water may pass into the bedrock to become groundwater | en |
| infiltration | Related Topics: [irrigation] [runoff] The movement of water into the soil surface (percolation is its movement through the soil profile) | en |
| infiltration | flow of water from the land surface into the subsurface | en |
| infiltration | (1) The penetration of water through the ground surface into sub-surface soil or the penetration of water from the soil into sewer or other pipes through defective joints, connections, or manhole walls (2) The technique of applying large volumes of waste water to land to penetrate the surface and percolate through the underlying soil (See: percolation ) | en |
| infiltration | 1 The penetration of water through the ground surface into sub-surface soil or the penetration of water from the soil into sewer or other pipes through defective joints, connections, or manhole walls 2 The technique of applying large volumes of waste water to land to penetrate the surface and percolate through the underlying soil (See: percolation ) | en |
| infiltration | Movernent of water through the soil surface into the soil, or the quantity of water entering the soil Infiltration is equal to the total precipitation less the losses due to interception by vegetation retention in depressions on the land surface, evaporation, and surface runoff | en |
| infiltration | the process of passing through tissues or through a semi-permeable medium or filter | en |
| infiltration | The act of entering a physical location and/or organization secretly | en |
| infiltration | infil | en |
| infiltration | The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body | en |
| infiltration | The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body | en |
| infiltration | a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection) | en |
| infiltration | the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium; "the percolation of rainwater through the soil"; "the infiltration of seawater through the lava" | en |
| infiltration | The flow or movement of water through the surface into the soil body or ground | en |
| infiltration | The absorption and downward movement of water into the soil layer | en |
| infiltration | (heat) The unchecked movement of outdoor air into a building through cracks around windows and doors or in walls, roofs, and floors Infiltration generally refers to cold air during the winter and hot air during the summer F - infiltration S - infiltracion | en |
| infiltration | The uncontrolled inward leakage of air through cracks and gaps in the building envelope, especially around windows and doors | en |
| infiltration | The uncontrolled, undesirable flow of air into a building through cracks, windows, doors, or other openings in the building envelope, generally accompanied by exfiltration (flow out of the building) | en |
| infiltration | Movement of water from the ground surface into the soil (Source: Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, 1990) | en |
| infiltration | Movement of water through the soil surface into the soil | en |
| infiltration | The downward entry of water through the soil surface into the soil Infiltration constitutes the sole source of water to sustain the growth of vegetation and it helps to sustain the ground water supply to wells, springs, and streams The rate of infiltration is influenced by the physical characteristics of the soil, soil cover (i e plants), water content of the soil, soil temperature, and rainfall intensity The terms infiltration and percolation are often used interchangeably | en |
| infiltration | The movement of water from the surface of the land through the unsaturated zone and into the groundwater This occurs during and immediately after precipitation events It can also occur at the bottom of lakes and rivers | en |
| infiltration | The flow of water downward from the land surface into and through the upper soil layers | en |
| infiltration | The downward entry of water into the soil This is distinct from percolation, which is movement of water through soil layers or material | en |
| infiltration | the process of water moving from the ground surface vertically downward into the soil | en |
| infiltration | Groundwater flow entering the wastewater system through cracks or holes in pipes, manholes, or other system components, e g - building foundations | en |
| infiltration | The movement of water or solutions into or through a rock or soil through its INTERSTICES or fractures; the flow of rain water into soil material | en |
| infiltration | Movement of water through the soil surface into the soil, or the quantity of water entering the soil Infiltration is equal to the total precipitation less the losses due to interception by vegetation, retention in depressions on the land surface, evaporation, and surface runoff | en |
| infiltration | process of water moving into the soil/ground | en |
| infiltration | permeation, percolation, gradual penetration, passing through isim | en |