aq·ui·fer

(ăk′wə-fər, ä′kwə-)

An underground layer of permeable rock, sediment, or soil that yields water. Aquifers can range from a few square kilometers to thousands of square kilometers in size.

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aquifer

(ˈækwɪfə)

(Geological Science) a porous deposit of rock, such as a sandstone, containing water that can be used to supply wells

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aq•ui•fer

(ˈæk wə fər)

n.

a geological formation of permeable rock, gravel, or sand containing or conducting groundwater, esp. one that supplies the water for wells, springs, etc.

[1900–05; probably < French aquifère (adj.); see aqui-, -fer]

aq·ui·fer

(ăk′wə-fər)

An underground layer of sand, gravel, or porous rock that collects water and holds it like a sponge. Much of the water we use is obtained by drilling wells into aquifers.

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aquifer

A water-bearing, permeable, and porous rock mass or layer.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

aquifer - underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc

geological formation, formation - (geology) the geological features of the earth

Translations

aquifère

aquifer

akifer

aquifer

[ˈækwɪfəʳ] N → acuífero m

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aquifer

[ˈækwɪfə^r] n → aquifère m

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aquifer

[ˈækwɪfəʳ] n (Geol) → acquifero

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