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| 1. | [ noun ] the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container | |
| Synonyms: | leakage leak escape | |
| Examples: | "they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe" "he had to clean up the leak" |
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| Related terms: | discharge escape leak leak | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the process of flowing out | |
| Synonyms: | efflux effluence | |
| Related terms: | inflow inflow flow | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (geography) a natural flow of ground water | |
| Synonyms: | spring natural_spring outpouring fountain | |
| Related terms: | geological_formation geyser Fountain_of_Youth hot_spring | |
| Similar spelling: |
outflowing outfall outflank |
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