ClimateSeptember 3, 2026
dewatering
dee-WAW-tur-ing
Definition
The process of removing water from a solid material, soil, or a flooded area, typically using mechanical equipment.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'de-' (meaning off or away) and the word 'water', the term emerged in the 19th century to describe the technical process of draining or pumping water from mines, excavation sites, or saturated earth.
In the news
Dewatering pumps were included in the humanitarian relief materials sent by India to help Nepal clear flooded areas after the catastrophic flash floods.
Nepal clarifies: No climate compensation sought from India, China, US
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