slow leak
noun
: a small hole through which air escapes slowly
One of the car's tires has a slow leak.
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Boeing advised airlines in November about the issue, which has been traced to an O-ring seal and described as a slow leak — about 8 ounces of water per hour.
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CBS News, 7 Apr. 2023
CBS News, 7 Apr. 2023
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“Slow leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow%20leak. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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