dewater

 
Pronunciation: /diːˈwɔːtə/

verb

[with object]
  • drain (a waterlogged or flooded area): (as noun dewatering) a study will determine the impact of dewatering in the Humboldt Basin area
  • remove water from (sediment or waste materials): in theory, this equipment could dewater sewage sludge, but that would require more development