Meaning
leak, seepage, infiltration
- slow penetration of water or moisture through walls or ceilings
- covert penetration into an organization, group, or system
- medical injection of a therapeutic substance into a joint or tissue
In a sentence
Abbiamo scoperto un'infiltrazione d'acqua dietro l'armadio della camera.
We discovered water seepage behind the bedroom wardrobe.
Il temporale ha causato nuove infiltrazioni sul soffitto del bagno.
The storm caused new leaks in the bathroom ceiling.
Come possiamo risolvere definitivamente questa infiltrazione dal tetto?
How can we permanently fix this leak from the roof?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| infiltrazione | feminine · singular |
| infiltrazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In home maintenance, it refers specifically to water damage or seepage through building structures.