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Entwässerung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dehydration noun The process of removing water from something, such as food.
  • diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
  • drainage noun The process or system of removing excess water or liquid from an area.
  • draining adj Tiring; steadily using up energy or strength.

Senses

Entwässerung is used for these senses in English:

  • dehydration The act or process of removing water from something.
  • dewatering Any of various techniques for the removal of water, either from a solid or from a structure.
  • diversion Removal of water via a canal.
  • drainage A natural or artificial means for the removal of fluids from a given area by its draining away.

dehydration — full definition

  1. noun The process of removing water from something, such as food.
  2. noun A harmful drop in the body's water levels, often from illness, heat, or not drinking enough.

diversion — full definition

  1. noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
  2. noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
  3. noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.

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