Het rioleringssysteem
Example: Het rioleringssysteem zorgt voor de afvoer van afvalwater in de stad.
Definition
"Het rioleringssysteem" refers to the network of underground pipes and infrastructure designed to collect and transport wastewater and sewage from buildings and streets to treatment facilities or disposal points, ensuring proper sanitation and preventing contamination in urban areas.
Etymology
The term "het rioleringssysteem" comes from Dutch, where "riolering" means sewerage or drainage system, derived from the word "riool" meaning sewer. "Systeem" translates to system. Together, they describe a structured setup for managing wastewater. Did you know that the word "riool" has roots in French 'rigole,' meaning small trench or channel?
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"Het rioleringssysteem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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