"geotextile" meaning in All languages combined

See geotextile on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: geotextiles [plural]
Etymology: From geo- + textile. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|geo|textile}} geo- + textile Head templates: {{en-noun}} geotextile (plural geotextiles)
  1. Any strong, permeable fabric used in earthworks for any of a number of purposes, including separation of soil layers, filtering, reinforcing, erosion protection and protection of drainage pipes from clogging. Wikipedia link: geotextile Translations (fabric used in earthworks): 土工布 (Chinese Mandarin), geotekstiili (Finnish), geotêxtil [masculine] (Portuguese)

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