Drainage basin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003429",
  "term": "Drainage basin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An area of land where all surface water from rain, melting snow, or ice converges to a single outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean. The boundaries of a drainage basin are defined by topographic divides that separate water flow into different systems. This hydrological unit is also known as a watershed or catchment area.",
  "synonyms": [
    "catchment",
    "catchment area",
    "catchment basin",
    "drainage area",
    "river basin",
    "water basin",
    "watershed"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "estuary",
    "wetland"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 870 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/drainage-basin/"
}