Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning B

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A flat board or plate, deflector, guide, or similar device constructed or placed in flowing water, wastewater, or slurry systems to cause more uniform flow velocities; to absorb energy; and to divert, guide, or agitate liquids (water, chemical solutions, slurry).