Meaning
leak, spill, escape
- The accidental escaping or leaking of a liquid, gas, or substance
- The act of coming or stepping out; defection or exit from a group or party
In a sentence
I vigili del fuoco sono intervenuti per una pericolosa fuoriuscita di gas.
The firefighters intervened for a dangerous gas leak.
La fuoriuscita di petrolio ha gravemente danneggiato la fauna marina locale.
The oil spill severely damaged the local marine wildlife.
La recente fuoriuscita di due deputati ha indebolito la maggioranza di governo.
The recent defection of two MPs weakened the government majority.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fuoriuscita | feminine · singular |
| fuoriuscite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- A compound noun formed from 'fuori' (out) + 'uscita' (exit).
- Common in news contexts concerning environmental hazards or political resignations.