diaphragm wall

noun

A structure inserted in the ground and used to maintain an excavation open or to isolate portions of contaminated ground.

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Meanings

noundiaphragm wall (plural diaphragm walls)

plural diaphragm walls

  1. civil engineeringA structure inserted in the ground and used to maintain an excavation open or to isolate portions of contaminated ground.
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