debouchment

American

[dih-boosh-muhnt, -bouch-] / dɪˈbuʃ mənt, -ˈbaʊtʃ- /

noun

an act or instance of debouching.
Physical Geography. Also debouchure a mouth or outlet, as of a river or pass.

debouchment British

/ dɪˈbaʊtʃmənt /

noun

the act or an instance of debouching
Also: debouchure. an outlet, mouth, or opening

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Etymology

Origin of debouchment

From the French word débouchement, dating back to 1820–30. See debouch, -ment

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