geotextile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

geotextile geotextiles

Etymology

From geo- + textile.

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