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retention basin

/rɪˈtenʃən ˈbeɪsən/

Traduction: Bassin artificiel ou naturel conçu pour collecter et stocker temporairement les eaux de ruissellement, afin de prévenir les inondations et de permettre la décantation des sédiments avant le rejet ou l'infiltration de l'eau.

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/rɪˈtenʃən ˈbeɪsən/C1formaltechnical
  • frBassin artificiel ou naturel conçu pour collecter et stocker temporairement les eaux de ruissellement, afin de prévenir les inondations et de permettre la décantation des sédiments avant le rejet ou l'infiltration de l'eau.

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.

    frBassin de rétention

    • 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.