Floodability

Translation of "floodability" into Russian

Noun

/flɒdəˈbɪlɪti/

/flɑdəˈbɪləti/

floodability

floodabilities pl

затопляемость

Engineers evaluated the floodability of the coastal plain before approving construction.

Инженеры оценили затопляемость прибрежной равнины перед утверждением строительства.

Additional translations

подверженность затоплению

более общеупотребительное описание степени риска затопления

Noun

/flɒdəˈbɪlɪti/

/flɑdəˈbɪləti/

The capacity or potential of an area or structure to be flooded or to allow water to enter.

The floodability of the basement was a concern for the homeowners during the heavy rain season.

In naval architecture, the proportion of a vessel or its compartments that can be inundated without causing it to sink.

Designers calculated the ship's floodability to ensure it would remain afloat even if two watertight compartments were breached.

Adjective

/flɒdəˈbɪlɪti/

/flɑdəˈbɪləti/

Relating to, expressing, or characterised by susceptibility to flooding.

A detailed floodability assessment was required before the new housing development could proceed.