soakage

/ˈsoʊkeɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of soaking, especially of water or moisture

“The construction site experienced significant soakage after the heavy rainfall, causing structural damage.”

2. noun

excess moisture or water that has soaked into a material, such as soil or concrete

“The engineers analyzed the soakage in the building’s foundation to determine the cause of the flooding.”

Synonyms

  • percolation
  • seepage

Antonyms

  • desiccation
  • drying