leakage

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

With leakage reduced to 0.5 percent, the ozone layer would recover to its 1980 condition by 2066.

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

Aside from the enormity of the amount proposed, defense budgets are as susceptible to leakage as any government-funded program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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