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seepage
[/ˈsiːpɪdʒ/]
noun
pl: seepages
infiltração
1.
The slow movement of liquid through soil or other porous material
Water seepage through the basement walls caused significant damage.
A infiltração de água pelas paredes do porão causou danos significativos.
2.
Liquid that has seeped or oozed out gradually
There was seepage coming from the old pipe.
Havia infiltração saindo do tubo antigo.
3.
The process or act of seeping
The seepage of groundwater into the foundation is a common problem.
A infiltração da água subterrânea na fundação é um problema comum.
Synonyms
leakage
ooze
percolation
drainage
Antonyms
containment
retention
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
infiltração
most common term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
infiltração
standard usage
São Paulo
infiltração
standard usage
Portugal
infiltração
also used as 'percolação' in technical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
seepage loss
groundwater seepage
prevent seepage
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