Seepage
noun
The process of slowly flowing or trickling of a liquid through something.
The seepage of water through the basement walls is causing moisture problems in the house.
Often appears as...
- water seepage
- seepage problems
noun
A quantity of something that has seeped out.
The seepage from the old pipes is creating a mess in the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- oil seepage
- gas seepage
noun
The amount of fluid lost from a reservoir due to natural causes.
The seepage rate of the oil reservoir was found to be significant after the survey.
Often appears as...
- reservoir seepage
- groundwater seepage
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Formal
Technical
noun
The process of slowly flowing or trickling of a liquid through something.
The seepage of water through the basement walls is causing moisture problems in the house.
Often appears as...
- water seepage
- seepage problems
noun
A quantity of something that has seeped out.
The seepage from the old pipes is creating a mess in the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- oil seepage
- gas seepage
noun
The amount of fluid lost from a reservoir due to natural causes.
The seepage rate of the oil reservoir was found to be significant after the survey.
Often appears as...
- reservoir seepage
- groundwater seepage
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Indicates Damage
Often highlights an issue needing repair or attention to prevent damage.
The seepage has damaged the floorboards.
Pro Tip 2/3Slow Process
Emphasizes a gradual, not sudden, flow of liquid.
Seepage of rainwater into the soil occurs slowly.
Pro Tip 3/3Stealthy Entry
Describes liquid entering a place where it's not easily noticeable at first.
Seepage beneath the door went undetected.
Pro Tip 1/3Indicates Damage
Often highlights an issue needing repair or attention to prevent damage.
The seepage has damaged the floorboards.
Pro Tip 2/3Slow Process
Emphasizes a gradual, not sudden, flow of liquid.
Seepage of rainwater into the soil occurs slowly.
Pro Tip 3/3Stealthy Entry
Describes liquid entering a place where it's not easily noticeable at first.
Seepage beneath the door went undetected.
Pro Tip 1/3Indicates Damage
Often highlights an issue needing repair or attention to prevent damage.
The seepage has damaged the floorboards.
Pro Tip 2/3Slow Process
Emphasizes a gradual, not sudden, flow of liquid.
Seepage of rainwater into the soil occurs slowly.
Pro Tip 3/3Stealthy Entry
Describes liquid entering a place where it's not easily noticeable at first.
Seepage beneath the door went undetected.
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How does fracking work?...
Wells are typically encased in steel and cement to prevent contaminants from leaking into groundwater. But any negligence or fracking-related accidents can have devastating effects. Fracturing directly into underground water hazardous underground seepage and leakage,
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Descendents of Cahokia PIPE...
to stop the seepage or stop the the depopulation process for a while over time american indians returned and started new villages but the grand city was gone forever mississippian culture spread across the
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Fascinating Termite...
and it draws down the stale warm air from the colony above down long chimneys which go right round the edge of the cellar as it does so there's a seepage of gas through porous dimples and the walls
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
Wells are typically encased in steel and cement to prevent contaminants from leaking into groundwater. But any negligence or fracking-related accidents can have devastating effects. Fracturing directly into underground water hazardous underground seepage and leakage,
Video examples
Descendents of Cahokia PIPE...
to stop the seepage or stop the the depopulation process for a while over time american indians returned and started new villages but the grand city was gone forever mississippian culture spread across the
Video examples
Fascinating Termite...
and it draws down the stale warm air from the colony above down long chimneys which go right round the edge of the cellar as it does so there's a seepage of gas through porous dimples and the walls
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