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Subsidence
01
affaissement, tassement
the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground
Exemples
The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack.
La ville côtière a connu un affaissement significatif, provoquant l'inclinaison et la fissuration de plusieurs bâtiments.
Subsidence in the region was linked to the extensive groundwater extraction by local farmers.
L'affaissement dans la région était lié à l'extraction extensive des eaux souterraines par les agriculteurs locaux.
02
the sudden falling in of a surface into a hollow or void beneath it
Exemples
The mine experienced subsidence, creating a large sinkhole.
Subsidence of the pavement revealed an underground tunnel.
03
a decrease in intensity, severity, or degree of something
Exemples
The subsidence of the fever indicated patient recovery.
Subsidence of the storm allowed for safe travel.
Arbre Lexical
subsidence
subside
