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Subsidence
01
cedimento, subsidenza
the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground
Esempi
The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack.
La città costiera ha subito un significativo cedimento, causando l'inclinazione e la crepatura di diversi edifici.
Subsidence in the region was linked to the extensive groundwater extraction by local farmers.
La subsidenza nella regione era legata all'estrazione eccessiva di acque sotterranee da parte degli agricoltori locali.
02
the sudden falling in of a surface into a hollow or void beneath it
Esempi
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
Esempi
The subsidence of the fever indicated patient recovery.
Subsidence of the storm allowed for safe travel.
Albero Lessicale
subsidence
subside
