Impoundage
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act of impounding. countable, uncountable
- 2 The fee or fine for impounding. countable, uncountable
- 3 The installation of a dam to create a reservoir or similar body of water. countable, uncountable
"During three seasons prior to impoundage , mosquito catching stations were established in the reservoir area and inspected regularly in order to determine approximately the prevalence of anopheline mosquitoes in the area under natural conditions."
Example
More examples"During three seasons prior to impoundage , mosquito catching stations were established in the reservoir area and inspected regularly in order to determine approximately the prevalence of anopheline mosquitoes in the area under natural conditions."
Etymology
From impound + -age.
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