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HYDROLOGICAL SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 2006-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A drainage basin whose flow is regulated by civil engineering works (dams, plants, or other).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Bassin versant dont le débit est régularisé par la mise en place d'ouvrages de génie civil (barrages, centrales ou autres).

CONT

«Bilan hydrologique : calcul de la quantité d'eau qui, dans un système hydrologique, un bassin versant, un aquifère, un lac, un réservoir, etc., entre, sort ou est retenue» (Source : Dictionnaire de l'eau, Cahiers de l'OLF.)

Spanish

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