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drainage

 

[ ˈdreɪnɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water management

The process of removing surplus water or liquid from a particular area, such as land or a building, using drains or other systems.

Synonyms

draining, runoff, water removal

Examples of usage

  • Proper drainage is essential for preventing flooding in low-lying areas.
  • Regular maintenance of the drainage system is necessary to avoid blockages.
  • The city invested in improved drainage to prevent water damage during heavy rainstorms.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

The removal of substances from a wound or body cavity, such as pus or other fluids, to aid in the healing process.

Synonyms

discharge, exudation, filtration

Examples of usage

  • After the surgery, the nurse assisted with drainage of the wound.
  • Proper drainage of the infection helped the patient recover faster.
  • The doctor used a sterile tube for the drainage of the abscess.

Translations

Translations of the word "drainage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 drenagem

🇮🇳 जल निकासी

🇩🇪 Entwässerung

🇮🇩 drainase

🇺🇦 дренаж

🇵🇱 drenaż

🇯🇵 排水

🇫🇷 drainage

🇪🇸 drenaje

🇹🇷 drenaj

🇰🇷 배수

🇸🇦 تصريف المياه

🇨🇿 odvodnění

🇸🇰 odvodňovanie

🇨🇳 排水

🇸🇮 drenaža

🇮🇸 frárennsli

🇰🇿 дренаж

🇬🇪 დრენაჟი

🇦🇿 drenaj

🇲🇽 drenaje

Etymology

The term 'drainage' originated from the Old French word 'drain,' which came from the Latin word 'drainare,' meaning 'to draw off.' The concept of drainage has been essential throughout history for managing water in various environments, from agricultural fields to urban areas. Effective drainage systems have been developed over centuries to prevent waterlogging, flooding, and other water-related issues.

See also: drain, drained, drainer, draining.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,437, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.