impoundment

[US]/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
[UK]/ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of impounding or the state of being impounded; water enclosed by a dam

Phrases & Collocations

water impoundment

impoundment area

impoundment structure

flood impoundment

impoundment level

reservoir impoundment

sediment impoundment

temporary impoundment

impoundment zone

impoundment effects

Example Sentences

the impoundment of the river created a new lake.

officials discussed the environmental impacts of the impoundment.

the impoundment of water is crucial for irrigation.

after the impoundment, the fish population increased.

the dam's impoundment has changed the local ecosystem.

they are studying the effects of impoundment on sedimentation.

the impoundment area was designated as a wildlife refuge.

impoundment can lead to changes in water quality.

they plan to monitor the effects of the impoundment over time.

construction of the impoundment began last year.

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