drainage network

drainage network
   (not preferred)
   refer to drainage pattern.

Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.

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  • drainage cycle — drainage cycle, Geology. the beginning, development, and maturity of a network of streams to the time of interruption introduced by new conditions …   Useful english dictionary

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