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aquifer

/ˈækwɪfə/

/ˈækwɪfɚ/

aquifernoun

aquifers

/ˈækwɪfə/

/ˈækwɪfɚ/

Translations

водоносный горизонт

The city relies on the aquifer for its water supply.

Город зависит от водоносного горизонта для своего водоснабжения.

Definitions

A geological formation or structure that stores and transmits water, such as a layer of rock or sediment that holds groundwater.

The town relies on a deep aquifer for its drinking water supply.

Synonyms

water-bearing stratum

groundwater reservoir

subterranean water source

aquiferadjective

/ˈækwɪfə/

/ˈækwəfər/

Used attributively before a noun in environmental and geological contexts (e.g., "aquifer recharge").

Definitions

Relating to, derived from, or characteristic of an aquifer.

Aquifer storage projects aim to replenish depleted groundwater.