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bund

/bʊnd/

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noun

Bund, Liga, Konföderation

A league or confederacy; especially the confederation of German states.

Examples :

"Historians study the Deutscher Fussball-Bund to understand the development of organized soccer in Germany. "

Historiker untersuchen den Deutschen Fussball-Bund, um die Entwicklung des organisierten Fußballs in Deutschland zu verstehen.

politics nation government history group organization state

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noun

Sekundärbehälter, Auffangraum

A secondary enclosure, typically consisting of a wall or berm, which surrounds a tank or fluid-handling mechanism, intended to contain any spills or leaks.

Examples :

"The factory stored its chemical tanks inside a large concrete bund to prevent spills from contaminating the ground. "

Die Fabrik lagerte ihre Chemikalientanks in einem großen Beton-Sekundärbehälter, um zu verhindern, dass Verschüttungen den Boden verunreinigen.

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noun

Teich, Fischteich

A perennial ("wet") or seasonal ("dry") pond constructed in a depression and in which fish are stored, typically for breeding.

Examples :

"The farmer relied on the bund to store water during the rainy season, ensuring he had a place to raise fish even when the surrounding fields were dry. "

Der Bauer verließ sich auf den Teich, um während der Regenzeit Wasser zu speichern, und stellte so sicher, dass er einen Ort hatte, um Fische zu züchten, selbst wenn die umliegenden Felder trocken waren.

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verb

Eindämmen, umgeben

To provide berms or other secondary enclosures to guard against accidental fluid spills within.

Examples :

"Plant room floors are generally bunded and/or waterproofed to contain any leaks or spillages of liquids and fluids from faulty tanks, plant or pipe work. RIW Ltd. Waterproofing Products"

Die Böden von Technikräumen werden in der Regel mit einer Umrandung versehen und/oder wasserdicht gemacht, um Lecks oder Auslaufen von Flüssigkeiten aus defekten Tanks, Anlagen oder Rohrleitungen einzudämmen. RIW Ltd. Waterproofing Products

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