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escoante
[ɛs.ko.ˈɐ̃.tə]
adjective
masculine/feminine
pl: escoantes
draining, flowing out
1.
That which drains or allows liquid to flow out; having the quality of facilitating drainage
The escaping water flowed through the draining channel.
A água flui através do canal escoante.
2.
Relating to or functioning as an outlet or means of drainage
The draining system prevents water accumulation.
O sistema escoante impede o acúmulo de água.
Synonyms
drenante
que drena
fluente
escoador
Antonyms
impermeável
obstrutivo
estagnante
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escoante
Standard usage in technical and construction contexts
Portugal
escoante
Used in drainage and hydraulic engineering terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
água escoante
sistema escoante
saída escoante
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