(thing) by liha Tue Dec 12 2000 at 6:05:38
The length of time required for an estuary to exchange its water with the open ocean. If an estuary is small, net circulation will be rapid so the flushing time will be short. This allows for the quick removal of wastes. On the other hand, an estuary with a slow flushing time risks the accumulation of wastes and pollutants.

I supposed you could also time a toilet to determine its flushing time.
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