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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWater Ingress
/ˈwɔː.tər ˈɪn.ɡres/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The entry or penetration of water into a structure, material, or compartment where it is unwanted.
"Roof damage during the severe storm led to significant water ingress in the top-floor apartments." - 2
The flow or seepage of moisture into electronic enclosures or machinery, potentially causing operational failure.
"Special rubber gaskets were fitted to prevent water ingress into the outdoor sensor housing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'wæter' (Proto-Germanic *watōr) combined with the Latin 'ingressus' (from 'ingredi', meaning 'to go in, enter'). Historically utilized in maritime and architectural contexts to describe the unauthorized entry of moisture into a structure or vessel.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Water Ingress" is said worldwide
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infiltration d'eau
Transliteration: ɛ̃.fiл.tʁa.sjɔ̃ do
"L'infiltration d'eau a endommagé le mur."
Wassereintritt
Transliteration: /ˈvasɐˌʔaɪnˌtʁɪt/
"Der Wassereintritt im Keller wurde durch starke Regenfälle verursacht."
infiltrazione d'acqua
Transliteration: in.fil.traˈtsjo.ne dˈak.kwa
"C'è un problema di infiltrazione d'acqua nel soffitto."
filtración de agua
Transliteration: fil.tɾaˈsjon de ˈa.ɣwa
"La filtración de agua causó manchas en la pared."
infiltração de água
Transliteration: ĩ.fiw.tɾaˈsɐ̃w dji ˈa.ɡwɐ
"A infiltração de água danificou o piso de madeira."
जल रिساव
Transliteration: jal risāv
Script: जल रिसाव
"छत से जल रिساव के कारण दीवार खराब हो गई।"
进水
Transliteration: jìnshuǐ
"暴雨导致地下室进水。"
침수
Transliteration: chimsu
"지붕의 균열로 인해 빗물이 침수되었습니다."
浸水
Transliteration: shinsui
"大雨により地下室に浸水が発生した。"
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