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LONGUEUR REMOUS [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
DEF

The increased depth of water upstream from a dam or obstruction in a stream channel due to the existence of such obstruction, and the raising by it of the water level a considerable distance upstream.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
DEF

Distance suivant laquelle, à partir d'un obstacle placé dans un canal à l'air libre, la hauteur d'eau se trouve accrue par rapport à la hauteur normale, du fait de cet obstacle.

Spanish

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