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drainage

/ˈdreɪnədʒ/ /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
noun
  1. 1 drenaj uncountable
  2. 2 drenaj sistemi, kanalizasyon uncountable

Definition (English)

  1. The process of removing unwanted liquid from an area.
  2. A system of pipes or channels for carrying away water or waste.

Example Sentences

  1. The surgery improved the drainage of the wound.
    Ameliyat yaranın drenajını iyileştirdi.
  2. The soil has poor drainage, so water stays on the surface.
    Toprağın drenajı zayıf, bu yüzden su yüzeyde kalıyor.
  3. Good drainage is important for preventing floods.
    Sel önlemek için iyi drenaj önemlidir.
  4. The town's old drainage could not cope with the heavy rain.
    Kasabanın eski kanalizasyonu şiddetli yağmura dayanamadı.

Synonyms

drainingsewerage

Collocations

drainage systemsurface drainagesoil drainagedrainage pipedrainage basindrainage area

Related Words

waterpipesewerfloodirrigationsoil

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