szivárgó

Szivárgó is a Hungarian term that can function as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it means a leak or seepage—an instance where liquids or gases escape from a container, pipe, or system. As an adjective, szivárgó describes something that leaks, for example egy szivárgó cső (a leaking pipe) or egy szivárgó tető (a leaking roof). The word derives from szivárog, to seep or ooze, with the participial suffix -ó forming a descriptive term.

In practical use, szivárgó is common in plumbing, hydraulics, gas installations, and industrial settings, where leaks can involve water, natural gas, oil, or chemicals. It also appears in building maintenance and environmental contexts to describe moisture intrusion or seepage through walls, floors, or foundations. The term can be applied to equipment, components, or structures that exhibit leakage.

Detection and prevention of szivárgó occurrences rely on inspection and monitoring. Leaks are identified through visual checks, moisture or humidity measurements, and specialized devices such as gas detectors or pressure-testing equipment. Prevention focuses on proper sealing, corrosion protection, robust joint design, correct material selection, and regular maintenance. Timely replacement of worn seals, gaskets, pipes, or joints helps reduce the incidence of leaks. In safety-critical or hazardous contexts, leak management follows regulatory procedures, including isolation of the source, ventilation if appropriate, and emergency response when required.

Related terms include szivárgás, meaning leakage or seepage in general, and információszivárgás, used for information leakage in security contexts. Szivárgó thus covers both the observable defect and the condition of leaking in various domains.