dewatering
/diːˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
noun
- The process of removing water from a solid or semi-solid material, such as soil, sludge, or food.
- Proper dewatering of fruits helps extend their shelf life.
- The construction site required dewatering before the foundation could be laid.
- Dewatering is an essential step in wastewater treatment.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or used for removing water.
- Dewatering equipment is common in mining operations.
- The dewatering pump ran continuously during the storm.
- They installed a dewatering system in the basement to prevent flooding.