noun
- the slow escape or oozing of a liquid through small openings or porous material
- liquid that has seeped out
Examples
- Water seepage through the basement walls caused damage to the foundation.
- The oil seepage from the old tank contaminated the soil.
- Engineers detected seepage in the dam and began immediate repairs.
- Groundwater seepage is common in areas with porous rock.
- The seepage stained the concrete floor of the garage.
- Heavy rains increased seepage through the roof tiles.
- Chemical seepage from the landfill posed environmental risks.