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Definition of seepage

seepage

/ˈsiːpɪdʒ/
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seepage Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The slow escape or percolation of a liquid or gas through porous material or small holes.

Example

"The engineers inspected the dam wall for any signs of water seepage."

2

The fluid or quantity of liquid that has slowly leaked or oozed through a porous substance.

Example

"Samples of the chemical seepage were collected from the soil for laboratory testing."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'seep' (from Old English 'sipian', meaning to soak or macerate) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-age'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seepage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seepage
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