seepage
/ˈsiːpɪdʒ/
noun
- The slow, gradual flow of a liquid through small holes or spaces in a material.
- The basement had water seepage through the cracks in the foundation.
- The plumber fixed the seepage from the old pipe behind the wall.
- Farmers monitor soil seepage to prevent fertilizer from polluting groundwater.
- A small amount of liquid that has leaked or oozed out.
- The sponge collected the seepage from the broken container.
- There was a dark seepage of oil on the garage floor.
- After the rain, seepage appeared along the edge of the driveway.
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