tank leak
Container losing fluid
A tank leak is the escape of liquid or gas from a storage container through an unintended opening—a crack, corrosion hole, or failed seal.
The phrase appears in contexts ranging from household water heaters to industrial chemical storage to military vehicles: The tank leak contaminated groundwater for miles.
Tank leaks often go undetected until significant damage has occurred.
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- spillAccidental liquid release
- oil slickFloating layer of crude
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- seepFlow slowly through
drip · puncture · breach · fuel · fuel line · water · water damage · aquarium · fish · gasoline · puddle · corrosion · rust · hazmat suit · overflow · container · valve · pipe
tank leakwatertight seal
Joint that blocks moisture
hermetic seal · airtight container · sealed system · tight seal · containment
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