Environmental Engineering Glossary

adjective not allowing fluid to pass through

• The impermeable membrane prevented any liquid from passing through.
• Her raincoat is impermeable so she never gets wet in the rain.
• That jacket is totally impermeable to the cold!
• His mind seemed impermeable to new ideas, always sticking to his old ways.

noun the artificial application of water to land or soil

• The agricultural field was equipped with a sophisticated irrigation system to ensure proper watering of crops.
• Dad set up the sprinklers for irrigation in the backyard garden.
• Irrigation is like giving your plants a nice big drink.
• Just like irrigation nourishes the land, education nourishes the mind.

noun a type of drainage structure designed to catch debris and prevent it from entering a sewer system

• The catch basin is designed to collect and filter stormwater runoff.
• Make sure to keep the catch basin clear of debris to prevent flooding.
• Hey, don't toss your trash in the catch basin!
• The catch basin of knowledge overflowed during the lecture.

noun a process or treatment that occurs after an initial treatment or process

• The aftertreat process is essential in ensuring the final product meets quality standards.
• Don't forget about the aftertreat step to complete the project.
• Make sure you do the aftertreat thing before you call it a day.
• In life, the aftertreat is just as important as the initial action.