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geotextile

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Pre-Greek der. Proto-Hellenic *gayader. Ancient Greek γαῖᾰ (gaîă)clip. Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-) Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-)der. English geo- English textile English geotextile From geo- + textile.

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 土工布 — fabric used in earthworks
  • Finnish: geotekstiili — fabric used in earthworks
  • Portuguese: geotêxtil — fabric used in earthworks