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settling basin [′set·liŋ ‚bās·ən]

(civil engineering)

An artificial trap designed to collect suspended stream sediment before discharge of the stream into a reservoir.

(industrial engineering)

A sedimentation area designed to remove pollutants from factory effluents.

settling basin

A basin, in a water conduit, which allows suspended debris, sand, etc., to settle.

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