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dewater

Pronunciation: /diːˈwɔːtə/
Definition of dewater

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

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