spillage
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈspɪlɪdʒ/
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- There was a large spillage of oil on the road after the tanker overturned.
- an accidental spillage
- minimize spillage
- prevent spillage
The water does not know to exit the hole, and all three of those spillages cuts off instantly.
- The water does not know to exit the hole, and all three of those spillages cuts off instantly.
Examples
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That's a minimal adhesive spillage.
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For instance, extensive oil slicks were seen rarely because after the early 1960s, oil spillages decreased sharply.
Academic text (1990) -
- Uh, had a little spillage in the car.
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As a result, it was found that some younger children were having trouble with water spillage.
Academic text (2012) -
Oh no no, that's just a little accident, some spillage.
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There's a spillage in aisle six.
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It could be some kind of chemical spillage.
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In addition, residents have been urged to minimize spillage by putting all trash in bags and not to overfill containers that are already packed.
Academic text (2000) -
It specializes in controlling dust and spillage at conveyor-transfer points.
Academic text (1997) -
In 1992, a sewer system in Guadalajara exploded because of the spillage of fuel waste products into the pipelines.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
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1.0
An accidental flow of liquid from a container
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3.1
The accidental escape of liquid or gas from a container through a hole
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1.0
Liquid that accidentally comes out of a container and makes a mess
A spill of liquid over the edge of a container
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Morphology
Etymology
Spillage comes from the simple verb spill, which means 'to let a liquid fall out or overflow', and the noun-forming ending -age, which makes it the thing or amount from the action. So, spillage is the act or the amount of something that has been spilled.