leakage

[ lee-kij ]

noun

1. an act of leaking; leak.
2. something that leaks in or out.
3. the amount that leaks in or out.
4. Commerce. an allowance for loss by leaking.
5. Physics, Electricity. the loss of all or part of a useful agent, as of the electric current that flows through an insulator leakage current or of the magnetic flux that passes outside useful flux circuits leakage flux.

leakage

/ ˈliːkɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of leaking
2. something that escapes or enters by a leak
3. commerce an allowance made for partial loss (of stock, etc) due to leaking
4. physics
   1. an undesired flow of electric current, neutrons, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      leakage current

Word History and Origins

Origin of leakage¹

First recorded in 1480–90; leak + -age

Example Sentences

Any CO2 pipelines in Kern County will be equipped with automatic safety valves, which are expected to limit leakage in the event of a rupture.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite ongoing issues with sewage spills, companies did make some progress on tackling internal sewer flooding incidents and water leakage - although not as quickly as required to meet targets.

From BBC

He said there was no leakage of oil or gasoline “of any kind,” and that the fire was electrical.

From Los Angeles Times

Galiteva, the CEO of ARCHES, said leakage issues will be addressed, and the water problems too — with details to come later.

From Los Angeles Times

There was no leakage from the crash, according to the Fire and Rescue Service.

From New York Times

Related Words

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