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Subsidence
01
afundamento, subsidência
the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground
Exemplos
The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack.
A cidade costeira sofreu um afundamento significativo, causando a inclinação e rachadura de vários edifícios.
Subsidence in the region was linked to the extensive groundwater extraction by local farmers.
O afundamento na região estava ligado à extensa extração de águas subterrâneas pelos agricultores locais.
02
the sudden falling in of a surface into a hollow or void beneath it
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The subsidence of the fever indicated patient recovery.
Subsidence of the storm allowed for safe travel.
Árvore Lexical
subsidence
subside
