Retention basin

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA depression in the ground containing a permanent pool of water that is replenished by rainwater which would otherwise cause flooding or erosion, which releases the water at a slow rate into the ground or other nearby water bodies.

Synonyms

infiltration basin constructed wetland detention basin settling basin rain garden aerated lagoon stormwater detention vault bioswale endorheic basin evaporation pond rainwater tank anaerobic lagoon

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