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Spillage: meaning, definitions and examples

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spillage

 

[ ˈspɪlɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

accidental

The act of spilling something, especially a liquid, by mistake.

Synonyms

leakage, overflow, spill

Examples of usage

  • There was a spillage of coffee on the table.
  • She cleaned up the spillage on the kitchen floor.
Context #2 | Noun

industrial

The unintentional release or escape of a substance, especially in large quantities.

Synonyms

discharge, emission, leakage

Examples of usage

  • The spillage of oil from the tanker caused environmental damage.
  • The company was fined for the spillage of chemicals into the river.

Translations

Translations of the word "spillage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derramamento

🇮🇳 छलकना

🇩🇪 Verschütten

🇮🇩 tumpahan

🇺🇦 розлив

🇵🇱 rozlanie

🇯🇵 こぼれ

🇫🇷 déversement

🇪🇸 derrame

🇹🇷 dökülme

🇰🇷 유출

🇸🇦 انسكاب

🇨🇿 rozlití

🇸🇰 rozliatie

🇨🇳 溢出

🇸🇮 razlitje

🇮🇸 útstreymi

🇰🇿 төгілу

🇬🇪 დაღვრილი

🇦🇿 axıdma

🇲🇽 derrame

Etymology

The word 'spillage' originated from the verb 'spill', which has Old English roots. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of accidentally causing a liquid to flow over the edge of its container. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass the industrial context of unintentional releases of substances. The concept of spillage has been a common occurrence in various fields, leading to the development of safety measures and regulations to prevent environmental harm.

See also: spill.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,457, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.