demoflush
n.— «The authors describe a model for relating wastewater output to seasonal changes in population, and for estimating the amount of additional medical facilities needed by resort areas during their peak season. Data from Ocean City, Maryland, are used to demonstrate the method.» —“Demoflush: estimating population in seasonal resort communities” by Peter G. Goldschmidt, Andrew W. Dahl Growth and Change Apr., 1976. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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