verb
- to remove water from something, especially soil, sediment, or a substance in industrial or construction processes
Usage: technical; commonly used in civil engineering, mining, and wastewater treatment
Examples
- The construction crew had to dewater the excavation site before laying the foundation.
- Engineers used pumps to dewater the flooded basement.
- The wastewater treatment plant dewaters sludge to reduce its volume.
- Mining operations dewater the pit to access mineral deposits.
- The contractor installed a dewatering system to manage groundwater during the project.