residence time

noun

The average time for which a particular molecule of water will remain in a body of water.

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Meanings

nounresidence time (plural residence times)

plural residence times

  1. geographyThe average time for which a particular molecule of water will remain in a body of water.
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APA

residence time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/residence%20time

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“residence time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/residence%20time. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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