O sistema de drenagem
Example: O sistema de drenagem da cidade protege contra enchentes frequentes.
Definition
"O sistema de drenagem" refers to the network or arrangement of structures designed to remove excess water, such as rain or wastewater, from an area to prevent flooding and maintain proper sanitation. It plays a crucial role in urban and construction planning for flood control.
Etymology
The phrase "o sistema de drenagem" comes from Portuguese, where "sistema" means system, and "drenagem" derives from the verb "drenar," meaning to drain. "Drenar" itself comes from the Latin verb "drainare," related to draining liquids. Did you know? The concept of drainage systems dates back to ancient civilizations that engineered ways to manage water flow.
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