Vuodatus

Vuodatus is a Finnish noun meaning leakage or discharge of liquids from a container, system, or structure, or more generally the act or state of leaking. It is formed from the verb vuotaa (to leak) with the abstract-noun suffix -tus. In everyday language, vuoto is the more common term for a leak or discharge, while vuodatus is typically used in technical, formal, or reporting contexts to describe an instance or process of leakage.

Common contexts for vuodatus include plumbing and building maintenance (water leaking through roofs or pipes), automotive and machinery (oil, coolant, or fuel leaks), and industrial or environmental settings where fluids escape from equipment or containment systems. In medical or laboratory contexts, the term may appear in more formal or technical texts, though vuoto or erite are often used for bodily discharges.

Implications of vuodatus can include safety hazards, material damage, and efficiency losses, depending on the fluid and location. Detection and assessment methods may involve visual inspection, moisture measurement, dye tests, or pressure testing to locate the source. Remedies focus on stopping the leak and repairing or replacing faulty seals, joints, or damaged components, followed by cleanup and, if necessary, measures to prevent recurrence.

See also: vuoto, vuotaminen, vuotava. In Finnish dictionaries, vuodatus is defined as leakage or discharge, with usage varying between technical documentation and everyday language.