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seep

/siːp/

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noun

Quelle, Rinnsal

A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.

Examples :

"The small seep of water near the school garden provided a source of fresh water for the thirsty plants. "

Die kleine Quelle in der Nähe des Schulgartens lieferte eine Quelle für frisches Wasser für die durstigen Pflanzen.

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noun

Sickerung, Durchsickern

Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.

Examples :

"A slow seep of water from the leaky pipe caused a small puddle on the floor. "

Ein langsames Sickerwasser aus dem undichten Rohr verursachte eine kleine Pfütze auf dem Boden.

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noun

Sickerung, Durchsickern

The seeping away of a liquid, etc.

Examples :

"The seep of water from the leaky pipe was causing a problem in the basement. "

Das Sickerwasser aus dem undichten Rohr verursachte ein Problem im Keller.

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noun

Meeresbodenquelle

A seafloor vent.

Examples :

"The scientists studied the seep to learn more about the unique organisms that live around it. "

Die Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Meeresbodenquelle, um mehr über die einzigartigen Organismen zu erfahren, die sich um sie herum ansiedeln.

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verb

Sicker, durchsickern

To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

Examples :

"The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."

Das Wasser sickerte stetig durch das Loch.

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verb

Sicker, durchsickern

To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.

Examples :

"Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."

Die Angst begann in die lokale Gemeinschaft einzusickern, als ihr Fischteich verunreinigt wurde.

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verb

Langsam abnehmen, versickern

To diminish or wane away slowly.

Examples :

"The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."

Der Widerstand gegen die Eindringlinge hatte langsam nachgelassen.

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