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seeps

/siːps/

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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 :

"After the rain, a muddy seeps formed at the bottom of the hill, making the trail slippery. "

Nach dem Regen bildete sich am Fuße des Hügels ein schlammiger Rinnsal, der den Weg rutschig machte.

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noun

Sickerung, Durchsickern

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

Examples :

"The gardener noticed several seeps forming on the newly installed pond liner, indicating a possible leak. "

Der Gärtner bemerkte mehrere Sickerungen, die sich auf der neu installierten Teichfolie bildeten, was auf ein mögliches Leck hindeutete.

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noun

Das Sickerwasser, das Durchsickern

The seeping away of a liquid, etc.

Examples :

"The seeps from the old pipe created a puddle in the basement. "

Das Sickerwasser aus dem alten Rohr bildete eine Pfütze im Keller.

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noun

Meeresbodenquelle

A seafloor vent.

Examples :

""The ROV explored the ocean floor, searching for active seeps where chemicals from the Earth's interior release into the water." "

Der ROV erkundete den Meeresboden und suchte nach aktiven Meeresbodenquellen, wo Chemikalien aus dem Erdinneren ins Wasser freigesetzt werden.

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verb

Sickern, 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

Sickern, 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."

Angst begann in die lokale Gemeinschaft zu sickern, als ihr Fischteich verunreinigt wurde.

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verb

Versickert, sickert langsam weg

To diminish or wane away slowly.

Examples :

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

Der Widerstand gegen die Eindringlinge war langsam versickert.

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