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daylighting

daylighting

8.7
Uncovering a buried stream so it flows in the open air
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : exposición de corrientes
  • Daylighting a stream can improve water quality and restore natural ecosystems.

Examples

  • Many cities are now focusing on daylighting buried streams to enhance their green spaces.

  • The effectiveness of specific strategies such as nonpoint source TMDLs, wetland restoration, stream daylighting, or buyouts of flood-prone property is difficult to generalize across watersheds.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The daylighting of the creek allowed fish to swim freely in their natural habitat.

Surface Forms

daylighting singular
daylightings plural

Morphology

daylighting = daylight (semi-transparent) = day + light + ing

Formed as the gerund/nominalization of the verb 'to daylight' (to expose to daylight); the morphemes are clear but the specific environmental-restoration sense is specialized.

Etymology

The word daylighting comes from the parts day ('day') and lighting ('making light'). In this meaning it means uncovering a buried stream or tunnel so it is open to the sun and can flow naturally.