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debouchment

[dih-boosh-muhnt, -bouch-]

noun

an act or instance of debouching.

Also, de·bou·chure

[dih-boo-shoor, dih-boo-shoor] . Physical Geography. a mouth or outlet, as of a river or pass.

Origin:
1820–30; < French débouchement. See debouch, -ment

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debouchment (dɪˈbaʊtʃmənt)

—n
1.	the act or an instance of debouching
2.	Also: debouchure an outlet, mouth, or opening

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