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leakage

UK
/ˈliːkɪdʒ/
US
/ˈliːkɪdʒ/

Translations

leakagenoun
leakages
pl
fuiteSens courant et technique : évasion accidentelle d’un liquide, d’un gaz, d’un courant ou d’une énergie.
The leakage of water from the pipe caused a significant increase in the water bill.
La fuite d'eau du tuyau a entraîné une augmentation importante de la facture d'eau.
divulgationSens figuré : divulgation d’informations confidentielles.
The company was concerned about the leakage of sensitive data to competitors.
L'entreprise craignait la divulgation de données sensibles à ses concurrents.
Synonyms
drainage
flow
spillage
loss
escape
seepage
leakageadjective
UK
/ˈliːkɪdʒ/
US
/ˈliːkɪdʒ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g. "leakage current").
de fuiteEmployé surtout en terminologie technique, notamment dans les syntagmes comme « courant de fuite ».
The technician measured the leakage current in the circuit.
Le technicien a mesuré le courant de fuite dans le circuit.

Definitions

leakagenoun
The act or process of leaking; the accidental escape of a fluid or gas from a container or system.
The leakage of water from the pipe caused a significant increase in the water bill.
An amount of something that has leaked.
The engineer estimated the leakage to be around 10 gallons per hour.
The disclosure of confidential information.
The company was concerned about the leakage of sensitive data to competitors.
The unintended escape or emission of electrical current, radiation, or other forms of energy from a system.
Proper shielding reduces electromagnetic leakage from the cable.
leakageadjective
Relating to, caused by, or characterized by leakage.
The technician measured the leakage current in the circuit.
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