noun
seepage
Seepage (noun) means the slow leaking of a liquid through a material that lets it pass; also used for something gradually spreading.
noun
1
The slow leaking of a liquid through a material that lets it pass; also used for something gradually spreading.
"In the case of the Rio Blanco experiment, it is the seepage of gas which is considered to be the "worst possible situation" that might occur."
— Rio Blanco Gas Stimulation Project: Environmental Impact Statement (1972)
2
Water that has slowly leaked through soil that lets liquid pass through it.
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What is the meaning of seepage?
"seepage" (noun) means the slow leaking of a liquid through a material that lets it pass; also used for something gradually spreading.
What is another word for seepage?
Other words for "seepage" include ooze, oozing.
What are the different meanings of seepage?
"seepage" has 2 main meanings: 1. The slow leaking of a liquid through a material that lets it pass; also used for something gradually spreading; 2. Water that has slowly leaked through soil that lets liquid pass through it.
