Converse of object

• prevent: I then closed the ends of the pipe with wooden pegs to prevent spillage of the salt.

• minimize: Any lighting in public areas should minimize spillage of light.

• avoid: Care must be taken to avoid spillage of water in rooms where there are electric power points set into the floors.

• contain: Failing to contain a spillage of fuel oil has landed Scottish Coal Company Limited with a £ 2000 fine.

Preposition: on

• highway: Please notify us of any refuse spillages on the highways.

Adjective modifier

• accidental: To do this you should find a suitable surface, in case of accidental spillage.

• diesel: SEPA have washed out the drains to clean out any diesel spillage.

• chemical: Chemical spillage All chemicals must be washed of the body with copious amounts of water.

Modifies a noun

• kit: There will be a cytotoxic spillage kit on hand.

Noun used with modifier

• chemical: Also used to describe areas for containment of chemical spillage.

• oil: About two years ago there was a domestic oil spillage in a local village in the Vale of Glamorgan.

• gasoline: Do not smoke in cases of chemical or gasoline spillage.

• fluid: The correct actions on body fluid spillages were taken by very few.

• fuel: They also had to work hard to avoid any fuel spillages or making a mess on the grass or on top of the Palace.

• paint: Street Cleansing webpage There has been a paint spillage in the road - can you clear it?

Preposition: of

• fluid: The impervious nature of the material ensures that there is no leakage or spillage of body fluids during removal.

• liquid: Spillages of any other liquids should be cleaned up immediately, no matter how small.

• substance: Are suitable means of dealing with spillages of any hazardous substances available?

• chemical: There has been a spillage of the chemical and there is a small pool of the chemical on the road near to the car.

• blood: What should we do if there is a spillage of blood or body fluids?