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leakage Definition

leak·age (lēkij)

noun

  1. an act or instance of leaking; leak
  2. something that leaks in or out
  3. the amount that leaks in or out

leakage Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • urine: Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder.
  • fluid: Jenny went on PD which didn't work out due to leakage of the PD fluid up to surround her lungs.

Converse of object

  • minimize: Place the wireless router or access point away from outside walls to minimize signal leakage.
  • prevent: The vertical storage of the iron prevents leakage from its water tank.
  • reduce: Thames Water has replaced 250 miles of London's oldest mains, in a huge project to reduce leakage across the capital.
  • minimize: The accuracy of Aircrete blocks used in thin joint construction helps minimize air leakage.

Adjective modifier

  • anastomotic: The primary outcome in the review was the overall anastomotic leakage.
  • involuntary: Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder.
  • spectral: The benefit is a dramatic reduction in spectral leakage, enabling any measure of zero padding to be used.
  • uncontrolled: Ash with over 5,000 Becquerels per kilogram has to be dealt with separately with steps taken to prevent uncontrolled water leakages.
  • accidental: If you have noticed accidental leakage from your bladder or bowel, see your doctor.
  • urinary: Glossary Useful addresses Index What is urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence is defined as bothersome urinary leakage causing a social or hygiene problem.

Modifies a noun

  • inductance: Increased losses in the windings ( lower ' Q ' factor ). Increased leakage inductance.
  • breaker: I finally read her trip switch: it says: ' earth leakage circuit breaker ' / current op / 30 mA trip.
  • detection: We employ highly trained leakage detection teams equipped with the latest leak detection technology.

Noun used with modifier

  • urine: No leakage or a reduction in urine leakage would occur on coughing, laughing or sneezing.
  • revenue: The solution delivered included the PRIME revenue integrity monitoring engine which identifies multiple areas of revenue leakage.
  • earth: I finally read her trip switch: it says: ' earth leakage circuit breaker ' / current op / 30 mA trip.
  • air: Such defects could cause air leakage around the filter.
  • valve: She is pleased with how he is doing and the mitral valve leakage has not changed.

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