leakinessn.
/ˈliːkɪnᵻs/, U.S. /ˈlikinᵻs/ Leaky condition.
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the world > matter > liquid > liquid which has been emitted > action or process of leaking > [noun] > leaky condition
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being open or not closed > an opening or aperture > [noun] > communicating with outside or air > a leak > quality of having
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a1665 K. Digby Jrnl. Voy. to Mediterranean (1868) 84 Because of her leakinesse and ill-sayling.
1835 J. Ross Narr. Second Voy. North-west Passage xxii. 324 Whence arose some of our leakiness.
1864 G. A. Sala in Daily Tel. 27 Sept. If a kettle..shows symptoms of leakiness.
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