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poço drenante

[ˈpɔ.su dre.ˈnɐ̃.tʃi]
nounmasculinepl: poços drenantes
drainage well
1. A deep hole or pit dug in the ground to collect and absorb excess water, rainwater, or wastewater, allowing it to percolate into the soil and groundwater
The property has a drainage well to handle excess rainwater during heavy storms.
A propriedade possui um poço drenante para lidar com o excesso de água da chuva durante tempestades intensas.
2. A construction feature used in civil engineering and landscaping to improve drainage and prevent water accumulation
The architect designed a drainage well system for the parking lot to prevent flooding.
O arquiteto projetou um sistema de poço drenante para o estacionamento para evitar inundações.
Synonyms
poço absorventesumidouropoço de infiltraçãopoço de drenagem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poço drenante
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
poço drenante
commonly used in urban development and construction
Portugal
poço de drenagem
alternative phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

sistema de drenagem
poço de absorção
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