leakage

• Substantivo que designa a saída acidental ou involuntária de líquido, gás ou informação de um recipiente, sistema ou local onde deveria estar contido.

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.

   Vazamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdischargedrippingemissionescapeexudationleakoozingoutflowpercolationseepage

2. Information disclosureB2formal

   The unauthorized release or spread of confidential or secret information.

   Vazamento de informações

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisclosuredivulgenceexposureleakrelease