What is another word for soakage?
Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊkɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Soakage refers to the process of a substance absorbing liquid, usually water. The term is commonly used in relation to water absorption in soil. There are several synonyms for the word soakage, including saturation, permeation, imbuing, seepage, and absorption. Saturation refers to the point where a substance can no longer retain water. Permeation suggests a slow and gradual process of absorption or infiltration. Imbuing and seepage both suggest a sense of liquid penetrating a surface or material. Absorption emphasizes the end result of water being taken in by a substance. Each of these synonyms provides a slightly different emphasis on the process of water absorption, but all convey a sense of liquid permeating a surface or material.
