ground water also ground·wa·ter (ground wô t r, -w tr)n. Water beneath the earth's surface, often between saturated soil and rock, that supplies wells and springs. |
| groundwater (groundwôtr) Water that collects or flows beneath the Earth's surface, filling the porous spaces in soil, sediment, and rocks. Groundwater originates from rain and from melting snow and ice and is the source of water for aquifers, springs, and wells. The upper surface of groundwater is the water table. |
Translations
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|