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Haohaoxuexi Posted 18 years ago
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crack in the pipe

There is a crack in the pipe. There is a leak in the roof/wall. Is this 'in' correctly used? Should it be on.

And "There is a leakage in the pipe." what is the difference between leak and leakage.

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Haohaoxuexi There is a crack in the pipe. There is a leak in the roof/wall. Is this 'in' correctly used?

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  • Haohaoxuexi There is a crack in the pipe.
  • There is a leak in the roof/wall.
  • Is this 'in' correctly used?
  • Should it be on.
  • " what is the difference between leak and leakage.
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HaohaoxuexiThere is a crack in the pipe. There is a leak in the roof/wall. Is this 'in' correctly used? Should it be on.

And "There is a leakage in the pipe." what is the difference between leak and leakage.

Thanks

"In" works better. leak: the actual crack or hole. leakage: the act of leaking.

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leakage means leaking? There is a leakage in the pipe.=The pipe is leaking. ?

I saw "remove the leakage", There are different meanings, right?
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"remove the leakage": stop the leakage
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