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borehole

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bore·hole  (bôrhl, br-)
n.
A hole that is drilled into the earth, as in exploratory well drilling or in building construction.
borehole [ˈbɔːˌhəʊl]
n
a hole driven into the ground to obtain geological information, release water, etc
Translations
borehole [ˈbɔːhəʊl] N → perforación f
borehole [ˈbɔːrhəʊl] n → trou m de sonde
borehole
n → Bohrloch nt
borehole [ˈbɔːˌhəʊl] n → foro di trivellazione
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Despite the assurances by authorities that the borehole that supplies Menoiko is now clean, and after water supply to households resumed, the problem with the strong smell of the water reappeared," the Greens said yesterday.
'We'll steal clean water if we have to' by Cyprus Mail (Cyprus)
Composite Energy Ltd has applied to test drill with a borehole on farm land at Bowling Bank, near Wrexham's industrial estate.
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However, lack of water in the borehole could result from many sources such as lowering of groundwater table and depletion of aquifer storage, improper borehole design and defects from construction, clogging of the filter media and the slots of the screen pipes.
Borehole drying: a review of the situation in the Voltaian ... by Akudago, John Apambilla; Chegbeleh, Larry Pax; Nishigaki, Makoto; Nanedo, Nukunu A.; Ewusi, Anthony; / Journal of Water Resource and Protection (JWARP)
 
 
 
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