PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

cusecs

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Definition

A unit of water flow equal to one cubic foot per second, commonly used in water management and irrigation.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau formed from the phrase 'cubic feet per second,' combining the first syllable of 'cubic' with the abbreviation for 'seconds'.

In the news

The article uses the term to specify the volume of water the Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release daily at the state border, highlighting the technical nature of the ongoing water dispute.

BJP accuses government of secretly releasing Cauvery water to TN

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