canalization

American  

[kuh-nal-uh-zey-shuhn, kan-l-] / kəˌnæl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkæn l- /

noun

1. the formation of canals; the act of canalizing.

2. Biology. the development of an organism along relatively predictable pathways despite abnormality or injury.

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Etymology

Origin of canalization

First recorded in 1840–50; canalize + -ation

Example Sentences

“One time I saw how a manhole cover on the street opened from below and two people climbed out — they’d escaped underground through the canalization.”

From Seattle Times

The government was to serve as a canalization of the power of the Chinese race-nation in fighting against the oppressor-nations of the world for survival.

From Project Gutenberg

In addition to this, however, a large number of smaller works were undertaken, such as the canalization of the Main from Frankfort to the Rhine; and a new canal from the Elbe to L�beck.

From Project Gutenberg

The trade of the town is facilitated by the canalization of the Scarpe, the basin of which forms the port.

From Project Gutenberg

By a canalization of the branches of these cells which unite with branches of other cells the precursors of the blood capillaries are formed.

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