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seep [sēp]
(geology)
An area, generally small, where water, or another liquid such as oil, percolates slowly to the land surface.
(petroleum engineering)
An oil spring whose daily yield ranges from a few drops to several barrels of oil; usually located at low elevations where water has accumulated.


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He said: "During the years, the tar works operated, leakages from the plant have seeped into the earth.
Byline: Andrew Baldwin , concern Local residents explain the problem to Clr Tony Brice and Conservative Parliamentary candidate Amanda Harland NEIGHBOURS have been angered after soil and debris from a nearby building site seeped into their gardens.
Byline: Patricia Farrell Aidem Staff Writer NEWHALL - Centuries ago, the gooey oil that seeped to the surface in Towsley Canyon was collected by Tatavium Indians who used the tarlike substance to waterproof their hand-made baskets.
 
 
 
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