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Record 1 2014-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A wall or blocks placed in a stream to dissipate energy or to cause improved velocity distribution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Obstacles de nature diverse (enrochements, plots en béton, etc.) destinés à briser l'énergie du courant.

Spanish

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