leakage

[lee-kij] / ˈli kɪdʒ /

NOUN

emanation

Synonyms

STRONG

beginning derivation drainage effluence effluent efflux effusion ejaculation emission escape exhalation exudation flow flowing gush issuance issuing oozing origin origination outflow proceeding radiation

WEAK

arising emerging outpour springing welling

Antonyms

STRONG

completion conclusion consequence effect end goal outcome outgrowth result termination

WEAK

taking withdrawal

NOUN

flow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discharge flood movement outflow progress stream tide wind

STRONG

breeze continuance continuation continuity course current deluge draft draw dribble drift ebb effusion electricity emanation flux gush juice oozing outpouring plenty plethora progression river run sequence series spate spout spurt succession train

Antonyms

STRONG

end few finish lack little need scarcity stop stoppage want

WEAK

trickle

NOUN

leak

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crack exposure flow

STRONG

aperture chink crevice drip escape fissure hole leaking loss outgoing percolation puncture

WEAK

decrease destruction detriment pit short circuit

NOUN

outpouring

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deluge flood outburst spurt torrent

STRONG

cascade discharge effluence effusion flow gush issue jet rush stream

Example Sentences

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While fluid membranes support fusion, they can also become unstable during freeze-thaw-induced stress, leading to leakage.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

China wants to prevent leakage of "talent, tech data, capital", said Dylan Loh at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

This has led to updated estimates showing that leakage from feedstock use is significantly greater than previously thought.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“Whether the material originated from aircraft systems, waste leakage, or another source, this event raises important concerns about aviation safety over densely populated communities in Los Angeles County.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The plutonium is inside a bunch of pellets, each one sealed and insulated to prevent radiation leakage, even if the outer container is breached.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

leakage

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