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regulation reservoir

[ˌreɡ.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən ˈrez.ə.vwɑːr]
nounpl: regulation reservoirs
reservatório de regularização
1. A dam or artificial lake constructed to store water for controlling water flow, managing seasonal variations, and maintaining consistent water supply for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, or municipal use
The regulation reservoir helps maintain stable water levels throughout the year.
O reservatório de regularização ajuda a manter níveis de água estáveis durante todo o ano.
2. A water storage facility designed to regulate the discharge of water from a river or water source to meet downstream demands
The new regulation reservoir will improve flood control and water distribution.
O novo reservatório de regularização melhorará o controle de enchentes e a distribuição de água.
Synonyms
storage reservoirretention reservoirwater storage facilitydam reservoir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reservatório de regularização
most common term in Brazil
Portugal
albufeira de regularização
preferred term in European Portuguese
Technical/Engineering
açude de regularização
used in technical contexts in both Brazil and Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

water management system
flow regulation structure
seasonal water storage
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