National Water Research Institute of Malaysia

Water knowledge

WATERPEDIA

Technical water terms, definitions and acronyms.

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rain

water droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides water for...
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rating curve

A drawn curve showing the relation between gage height and discharge of a stream at a given gaging station.
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river

A natural stream of water of considerable volume, larger than a brook or creek.
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