bleeding (redirected from Loss of blood)

bleeding [′blēd·iŋ]

(chemical engineering)

The undesirable movement of certain components of a plastic material to the surface of a finished article. Also known as migration.

(engineering)

Natural separation of a liquid from a liquid-solid or semisolid mixture; for example, separation of oil from a stored lubricating grease, or water from freshly poured concrete. Also known as bleedout.

(materials)

The outward penetration of a coloring agent from a substrate through the surface coat of paint.

The movement of grout through a pavement from below a road surfacing material to the outer surface.

(textiles)

Referring to a fabric in which the dye is not fast and therefore comes out when the fabric is wet.