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dewatering

 
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(dē′wöd·ər·iŋ)

(engineering) Removal of water from solid material by wet classification, centrifugation, filtration, or similar solid-liquid separation techniques. Removing or draining water from an enclosure or a structure, such as a riverbed, caisson, or mine shaft, by pumping or evaporation.

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Pumping water from a site to maintain a dry and stable condition during construction.

 
 

 

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