leakage

• Substantiv, das das unbeabsichtigte oder ungewollte Austreten einer Flüssigkeit oder eines Gases aus einem Behälter oder System bezeichnet; auch das Entweichen von Informationen oder Daten.

A noun referring to the accidental or unintended escape or discharge of a fluid, such as liquid or gas, from a container or system.

1. Discharge of fluidB1formal

   The accidental or unintended escape of a liquid or gas from a container or pipe.

   Leckage

   • The plumber fixed the leakage in the kitchen pipe.
   • There was a small leakage of oil from the engine.
   • The tank's leakage caused water damage to the floor.

   Synonymedischargedrippingemissionescapeexudationleakoozingoutflowpercolationseepage

2. Information disclosureB2formal

   The unauthorized release or spread of confidential or secret information.

   Datenleck

   • The company investigated the leakage of sensitive data.
   • A leakage of the report details appeared in the press.
   • They implemented new security measures to prevent information leakage.

   Synonymedisclosuredivulgenceexposureleakrelease