Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seepage
Noun
/ˈsiːpɪdʒ/
Definition
The process of liquids or gases slowly passing through a porous material.
Examples
- The seepage of water from the pipes caused damage to the foundation.
- Groundwater seepage can lead to soil erosion.
- Seepage from the pond filled the nearby field.
Meaning
Seepage refers to the gradual flow or leakage of a liquid, particularly water, through small openings or spaces in soil or other materials.
Synonyms
- Leakage
- Percolation
- Ooze
- Discharge
