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leakage

[lee-kij] / ˈli kɪdʒ /






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A week later, the apparent fuel leakage from the Minoan Pioneer bulk carrier had spread across a large area of the strait.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

While its emissions are lower, drilling and extracting it causes the leakage of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas and the main component of natural gas.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

The researchers also observed the same leakage pattern across multiple species of diatoms, suggesting that this mechanism is likely widespread throughout the world's oceans.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Southern Water has claimed it achieved a record year of leakage reduction, equating to 27 million litres per day, and has found and fixed 2,840 leaks since January.

From BBC Jul. 3, 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

Davies-Walsh said she was worried that people's frustrations at water companies over sewage spills and leakages was making them less likely to heed advice about being careful with their use of water.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Officials have said massive financial "leakages" triggered the sudden halt, but they have not revealed the scale of the losses, with some telling AFP they were still working on an estimate.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 2026

With many more options for withdrawing money from accounts, leakages will increase.

From MarketWatch Feb. 10, 2026

It alleged that the DWP failed to adequately inspect or repair equipment, or to notify residents of leakages during the 1,085-day period when community members were potentially exposed to methane and other toxic chemicals.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 22, 2024

The main contractors are all right, but I'm the one that's got to scratch his head and figure close and see that there's no leakages.

From The Outlet by Andy Adams




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