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retention basin

/rɪˈtenʃən ˈbeɪsən/

Traducción: Cuenca o depósito, natural o artificial, diseñado para recolectar y almacenar temporalmente aguas pluviales, prevenir inundaciones y permitir la sedimentación de sólidos antes de la descarga o infiltración del agua.

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/rɪˈtenʃən ˈbeɪsən/C1formaltechnical
  • esCuenca o depósito, natural o artificial, diseñado para recolectar y almacenar temporalmente aguas pluviales, prevenir inundaciones y permitir la sedimentación de sólidos antes de la descarga o infiltración del agua.

A man-made or natural structure designed to collect and temporarily store stormwater runoff, preventing flooding and allowing sediment to settle before the water is released or absorbed.

  1. Water management structureC1formal

    A man-made or natural area designed to hold and store stormwater runoff, allowing it to slowly infiltrate into the ground or be released at a controlled rate.

    esCuenca de retención

    • The city built a retention basin to prevent flooding after heavy rains.
    • Engineers designed the retention basin to hold water for up to 48 hours.
    • Wildlife often gathers near retention basins during dry seasons.