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aquifer
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aq·ui·fer  (kw-fr, äkw-)
n.
An underground bed or layer of permeable rock, sediment, or soil that yields water.
a·quifer·ous (-kwfr-s) adj.
aquifer [ˈækwɪfə]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a porous deposit of rock, such as a sandstone, containing water that can be used to supply wells
aquifer  (kw-fr)
An underground layer of permeable rock, sediment (usually sand or gravel), or soil that yields water. The pore spaces in aquifers are filled with water and are interconnected, so that water flows through them. Sandstones, unconsolidated gravels, and porous limestones make the best aquifers. They can range from a few square kilometers to thousands of square kilometers in size.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aquifer - underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
geological formation, formation - (geology) the geological features of the earth
Translations
aquifer [ˈækwɪfəʳ] N → acuífero m
aquifer [ˈækwɪfər] n → aquifère m
aquifer [ˈækwɪfəʳ] n (Geol) → acquifero
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