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seepage

/sɪˈpiːdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does seepage mean?

noun

The act or process of seeping or leaking, especially of water or a liquid through a porous material. A slow and steady flow of liquid through a porous material.

Example

"The seepage of water through the walls of the dam was causing concern among the engineers."

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