"diaphragm wall" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diaphragm walls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} diaphragm wall (plural diaphragm walls)
  1. (civil engineering) A structure inserted in the ground and used to maintain an excavation open or to isolate portions of contaminated ground.
    Sense id: en-diaphragm_wall-en-noun-gxL97QyV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: civil-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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