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seep

/siːp/

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noun

Manantial, filtración

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. "

El pequeño manantial de agua cerca del jardín de la escuela proporcionó una fuente de agua fresca para las plantas sedientas.

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noun

Filtración, goteo

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. "

Una lenta filtración de agua de la tubería con fugas causó un pequeño charco en el suelo.

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noun

Filtración, goteo

The seeping away of a liquid, etc.

Examples :

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

La filtración de agua de la tubería con fugas estaba causando un problema en el sótano.

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noun

Respiradero del fondo marino

A seafloor vent.

Examples :

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

Los científicos estudiaron el respiradero del fondo marino para aprender más sobre los organismos únicos que viven a su alrededor.

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verb

Filtrarse, rezumar

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."

El agua se filtraba constantemente a través del agujero.

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verb

Filtrarse, gotear

To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.

Examples :

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

El miedo comenzó a filtrarse en la comunidad local por la contaminación de su estanque de peces.

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verb

Disminuir lentamente, filtrarse

To diminish or wane away slowly.

Examples :

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

El movimiento de resistencia contra los invasores había disminuido lentamente.

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