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A leak is a way (usually an opening) for fluid to escape a container or fluid-containing system, such as a tank or a ship's hull, through which the contents of the container can escape or outside matter can enter the container. Leaks are usually unintended and therefore undesired. The word leak usually refers to a gradual loss; a sudden loss is usually called a spill.
The matter leaking in or out can be gas, liquid, a highly viscous paste, or even a solid such as a powdered or granular solid or other solid particles.
Sometimes the word "leak" is used in a figurative sense. For example, in a news leak secret information becomes public.
According to ASTM D7053-17, water leakage is the passage of (liquid) water through a material or system designed to prevent passage of water.

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  2. K

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  3. D

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  4. Prof Yaffle

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  5. B

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  6. A

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  7. W

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  8. L

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  9. G

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  10. L

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  11. nrgopks

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  12. T

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    • Tony_Para
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  13. S

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  14. A

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  15. M

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  16. JohnZZ

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  17. E

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  18. S

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  19. D

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  20. V

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