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dewatering

/ˈdɛwətərɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does dewatering mean?

noun

The process of removing water from a place or substance, especially from a mine or excavation.

Example

"The construction team used dewatering pumps to remove water from the flooded tunnel."

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