Definition
dewatering
noun
- the process of removing water from soil, sediment, or other material
Usage: commonly used in construction, mining, and environmental engineering
verb
- to remove water from soil, sediment, or other material
Usage: present participle of 'dewater'
Examples
- The construction crew used pumps for dewatering the excavation site.
- Dewatering is essential before building foundations in wet soil.
- The mining operation requires continuous dewatering to access ore deposits.
- They are dewatering the pond to repair the dam.
- Dewatering equipment helped prevent flooding during the heavy rains.
- The contractor installed a dewatering system to manage groundwater.
- Proper dewatering techniques reduce soil settlement and structural damage.