detention basin en · NOUN
Meanings
- A depression in the ground installed on a river or stream, which temporarily fills with rainwater that would otherwise cause flooding or downstream erosion, which can then be released at a controlled rate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| detention basins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
retention basin · infiltration basin
Synonyms
detention pond · dry pond · retarding basin
Translations (1)
cmn 滯洪池 /滞洪池 (Translations)