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drainage basin Definition

drainage basin

noun

the region or area drained by a river system

drainage basin Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • entire: The NNR covers an entire drainage basin and is unique in having a Y-shaped bog system which includes both acid and alkaline drainage systems.
  • inverted: Figure 9 shows the ` inverted drainage basins ' of the surface.

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