1. having had water removed; no longer containing water or having reduced water content
Usage: technical

1. past tense and past participle of dewater; to remove water from something
Usage: technical; commonly used in mining, construction, and wastewater treatment

Examples

• The construction crew dewatered the excavation site before beginning work.
• Dewatered sludge is easier to transport and dispose of than wet sludge.
• The mining operation dewatered the pit to access the ore deposits.
• Dewatered soil samples were sent to the laboratory for analysis.
• The treatment plant dewatered the biosolids using centrifuges.
• After the flood, the basement was dewatered and cleaned.
• Dewatered concrete blocks are lighter and more durable than standard blocks.