flowage

• Nom désignant un mouvement interne progressif ou une déformation d'un solide, souvent causé par la chaleur ; également utilisé pour un plan d'eau créé par inondation délibérée d'un terrain, ou le processus d'inondation lui-même.

A noun referring to the gradual internal motion or deformation of a solid body, often caused by heat; also used to describe a body of water created by deliberately flooding an area, or the act of flooding itself.

1. Deformation of solid materialsC1formalscientific

   A gradual internal movement or change in shape of a solid body, often caused by heat, pressure, or other forces.

   Déformation des solides

   • The flowage of the metal under high temperature must be accounted for in the design.
   • Geologists study the flowage of rock layers to understand tectonic movements.
   • Flowage in the structural beam was detected after prolonged exposure to heat.
   • The experiment measured the flowage of various alloys under stress.

   Synonymescreepdeformationflow

   Antonymesfixityimmobilityrigiditystiffness

2. Man-made body of waterB2formaltechnical

   A body of water created by intentionally flooding a area, such as for reservoirs or irrigation.

   Plan d'eau artificiel

   • The flowage behind the dam supports local agriculture.
   • They constructed a flowage to control water supply during dry seasons.
   • The flowage is used for recreational activities like fishing and boating.
   • Engineers monitored the flowage levels after the heavy rainfall.

   Synonymesartificial lakeimpoundmentreservoir

3. Act of floodingB2formal

   The process of filling an area with water until it overflows its normal boundaries.

   Action d'inonder

   • The flowage of the river damaged several homes downstream.
   • Farmers prepared for the flowage of the nearby lake during the monsoon.
   • Authorities warned residents about the flowage caused by the broken levee.
   • The flowage of the reservoir is carefully controlled to prevent erosion.

   Synonymesdelugefloodinginundationoverflowsubmergence