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ponding

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ponding [′pänd·iŋ]
(building construction)
An accumulation of water on a flat roof because of clogged or inadequate drains.
(civil engineering)
The impoundment of stream water to form a pond.
Covering the surface of newly poured concrete with a thin layer of water to promote curing.
(hydrology)
The natural formation of a pond in a stream by an interruption of the normal streamflow.


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So-called ponding has become a popular pastime of late.
Roofs are susceptible to melted snow ponding, which can weaken them, causing leaks or collapse.
Ponding basins like those used in Fresno are another option.
 
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