retention basin en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:soil science) A depression in the ground containing a permanent pool of water that is replenished by rainwater which would otherwise cause flooding or erosion, which releases the water at a slow rate into the ground or other nearby water bodies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| retention basins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
detention basin · infiltration basin