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Preferred term

SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE  

Definition

  • Refers to the removal of surface water by development of the slope of the land utilizing systems of drains to carry away the surplus water. In subsurface drainage open ditches and tile fields intercept groundwater and carry it off. The water enters the tiling through the joints, and drainage is achieved by gravity feed through the tiles. (en)

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  • 2013-03-05 09:41:32.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE [bbfe00ab-ab63-40e0-8752-8f47d17c1d39,82883] - KARST HYDROLOGY [05172a3b-cdc0-4e97-af29-e38cd4f271c6,82881]);
  • 2013-04-01 14:03:41.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Refers to the removal of surface water by development of the slope of the land utilizing systems of drains to carry away the surplus water. In subsurface drainage open ditches and tile fields intercept groundwater and carry it off. The water enters the tiling through the joints, and drainage is achieved by gravity feed through the tiles. language code: en);

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