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geotextile

Noun

Meaning

geotextile (plural geotextiles)

Any strong, permeable fabric used in earthworks for any of a number of purposes, including separation of soil layers, filtering, reinforcing, erosion protection and protection of drainage pipes from clogging.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Alternatively,the prefabricated plastic drainage system made of HDPE called SmartDitch, often incorporating geotextile, coco fiber or rag filters can be considered. Source: Internet

Groundwater seeps through the geotextile and flow within the stone to an outfell. Source: Internet

“Turbidity curtains are a floating geotextile which minimizes sediment transport of an altered or disturbed area to an area adjacent to or within a body of water area,” according to Mineros. Source: Internet

Filtration e.g. through fabric or geotextile, is a first step to improving the quality of greywater. Source: Internet

The geotextile is then folded over the top of the stone and the trench is then covered by soil. Source: Internet

Unlike standard drip irrigation, the spacing of emitters in the drip pipe is not critical as the geotextile moves the water along the fabric up to 2 m from the dripper. Source: Internet

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