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Record 1 1986-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
DEF

An outlet installed to divert the liquid above the elevation of the overflow by means of a siphon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
DEF

Dispositif en forme de siphon destiné à évacuer le trop-plein d'un réservoir, d'un bassin.

Spanish

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