Meaning & use
seepage
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the slow, gradual leaking of a liquid or gas through small holes or a porous material.
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Engineers found seepage along the base of the dam.
A musty smell in the basement suggested water seepage through the foundation.
A note on using this word
Seepage describes a slow, often unnoticed process, unlike a sudden leak or flood; it's common in engineering, geology, and home-inspection contexts.
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