derrame

Definitions of derrame
  1. noun
    the act of allowing a fluid to escape
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    type of:
    corriente, flujo, torrente
    the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression
  2. noun
    a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
    synonyms: aliviadero, derramadero, vertedor
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    type of:
    colector
    a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
  3. noun
    an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
    synonyms: alféizar
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    type of:
    bisel
    two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
  4. noun
    the process whereby something is shed
    synonyms: derramamiento, desprendimiento, efusión
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    types:
    muda
    periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
    type of:
    proceso biológico
    a process occurring in living organisms
  5. noun
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    synonyms: desangramiento, hemorragia, sangradura, sangría
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    types:
    hemorragia nasal
    bleeding from the nose
    type of:
    daño, traumatismo
    any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
  6. noun
    liquid that is spilled
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