Seepage

/ˈsiːpɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of a liquid or gas slowly leaking through a porous material or surface.

The seepage of oil from the pipeline caused environmental concerns.

The liquid or gas that has leaked through a surface or material.

There was noticeable seepage of water from the cracked wall.

The gradual escape of a substance from a confined space.

The seepage of moisture from the soil kept the plants well-watered.

The process by which fluids pass through soil or rock.

Seepage is an important factor in understanding groundwater movement.

From the verb 'seep' + the suffix '-age'.

water seepage

The slow escape of water through a material.

seepage loss

The loss of liquid due to seepage.

groundwater seepage

The movement of water through the soil.

seep

To flow or pass slowly through or as if through small openings.

leak

To allow liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack.

drain

To remove liquid from an area.

A term used to describe unwanted water accumulation.

That basement has some serious seepage going on, it's like a swimming pool down there!