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permeation
This term describes a gradual, invasive movement where one substance or influence seeps into the gaps of another. In scientific contexts, it evokes a sense of microscopic filtration and slow saturation, often associated with chemical or geological processes where a barrier is bypassed without being destroyed.
When applied to social or cultural contexts, the word carries a connotation of subtle, pervasive infiltration. It suggests a process that is often unnoticed as it happens, eventually resulting in a state where the new influence is inextricably woven into the fabric of the original entity.
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Examples
The permeation of new technology improved our workflow.
The gradual permeation of democratic ideals reshaped the nation.
Corporate greed led to the permeation of corruption throughout.
The permeation of folklore into modern myths is fascinating.