seepage

noun
UK: /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/
US: /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/

  1. The process by which a liquid slowly flows or leaks through something.

    1. The seepage was slow at first.
    2. We need to find the source of the water seepage under the house quickly.

  2. An instance of liquid leaking or oozing from a porous material or small opening.

    1. There was a seepage of oil from the engine.
    2. The geologist studied the seepage of groundwater into the cave system carefully.

Synonyms

leakage ooze trickle drip
seepage intransitive-verb

  1. To flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes.

    1. Water began to seepage into the basement.
    2. The toxic chemicals are seeping into the ground, contaminating the water supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seepage" in English means: The process by which a liquid slowly flows or leaks through something., An instance of liquid leaking or oozing from a porous material or small opening..

The phonetic transcription of "seepage" is /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seepage": leakage, ooze, trickle, drip.

Example usage of "seepage": "The seepage was slow at first.". More examples on the page.