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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
water diversion
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Interbasin water diversion — An interbasin water diversion is a hydrological project undertaken to divert water from one watershed into another. This is usually to boost water levels for hydroelectricity, or to supply drinking water nearby. Diversions in Canada British… … Wikipedia
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Diversion dam — A diversion dam is the term for a dam that diverts all or a portion of the flow of a river from its natural course. Diversion dams do not generally impound water in a reservoir. Instead, the water is diverted into an artificial water course or… … Wikipedia
diversion — noun 1 change of direction ADJECTIVE ▪ brief, short (esp. BrE) ▪ major (esp. BrE) ▪ water VERB + DIVERSION ▪ make … Collocations dictionary
