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drainage

nounfemininetécnico/drɛnaʒɛm/medium

dre·na·gem

Definition

The process of removing or conveying liquids (water, fluids) from an area or system.
The drainage of the land prevented the formation of puddles.
The urban drainage system was renovated.
Common collocations
drainage systemurban drainageagricultural drainage

Etymology

Do francês 'drainage', do inglês 'drainage'.

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