aquifer

UK
/ˈækwɪfə/
US
/ˈækwɪfɚ/
aquifernoun
aquifers
pl
UK
/ˈækwɪfə/
US
/ˈækwɪfɚ/
Traducciones
водоносный горизонт
The city relies on the aquifer for its water supply.
Город зависит от водоносного горизонта для своего водоснабжения.
Definiciones
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.
Sinónimos
water-bearing stratum
groundwater reservoir
subterranean water source
aquiferadjective
UK
/ˈækwɪfə/
US
/ˈækwəfər/
Used attributively before a noun in environmental and geological contexts (e.g., "aquifer recharge").
Definiciones
Relating to, derived from, or characteristic of an aquifer.
Aquifer storage projects aim to replenish depleted groundwater.