waterloss
nounUK /ˈwɔːtə lɒs/
US /ˈwɔːtər lɔːs/
Water loss is when water goes away from somewhere, like when a puddle dries up in the sun.
The plant wilted because of water loss from its leaves on the hot day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The amount of water that leaves a body or system, especially through sweat or urine.
Athletes must drink enough to replace water loss during exercise.
3. The escape of water from a container, pipe, or storage area.
The old pipe caused serious water loss in the building.
4. The removal of water from a material or product as part of a process.
The factory measured water loss during the drying stage.