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Civil engineering
The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of such public works roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings.
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flushing
Engineering; Civil engineering
A method used to clean water distribution lines by passing a large amount of water through the system.
longitudinal
Engineering; Civil engineering
Pertaining to or extending along the long axis, or length, of a structure. Lengthwise. See transverse.
maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG)
Engineering; Civil engineering
The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
permeate
Engineering; Civil engineering
To penetrate and pass through, as water penetrates and passes through soil and other porous materials.
rural area
Engineering; Civil engineering
Predominantly agricultural, prairie, forest, range, or undeveloped land where the population is small.
sluicing
Engineering; Civil engineering
A method of compacting soil where the soil is washed into placed with a high velocity stream of water.
breeding potential
Engineering; Civil engineering
Maximum rate of increase in numbers of individuals of a species or population under optimum conditions.
