English Explanatory Dictionary

aquifer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel.

Pronunciation

/ˈækwɪfə/ /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ /ˈækwɪfɝ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-aquifer.wav

Word forms

aquifer aquifers

Etymology

From aqui- + -fer.

Related words

oasis

Derived words

aquitard artesian aquifer N-aquifer
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