Simple Definition of seepage

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seepage

noun

plural seepages
formal : an occurrence in which a liquid or gas flows or passes slowly through small openings
gas/oil seepages
the seepage of water
Check for seepage in the basement.

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“Seepage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/seepage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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