drainage

• Nom désignant le système ou le processus d'évacuation de l'eau, des eaux usées ou d'autres liquides d'une zone donnée, par exemple par des tuyaux ou des canaux.

A noun referring to the system or process by which water, waste liquids, or other fluids are removed from an area, such as through pipes or channels.

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1. Removal of waterB2formal

   The process or system by which water or liquid waste is removed from an area.

   Drainage (évacuation de l'eau)

   • The drainage system in the city prevents flooding during heavy rain.
   • Poor drainage can cause water to accumulate in the garden.
   • They installed new drainage pipes to direct water away from the foundation.

   Synonymesdrainingoutflowsewerage

2. Medical drainageB2formalmedical

   The removal of fluids from a body cavity or wound for medical reasons.

   Drainage médical

   • The doctor inserted a tube for drainage of the abscess.
   • Post-surgical drainage is important to prevent infection.
   • The patient's wound required continuous drainage for several days.

   Synonymesaspirationdraindrainingevacuationsuction