retention basin

noun

Definitions

  1. A depression in the ground containing a permanent pool of water that is replenished by…

    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.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for retention basin. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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