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aquifer Definition


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aquifer
noun
    1. geol.
      Any body of water-bearing rock that is highly porous and permeable to water and can be tapped directly by sinking wells or pumping the water into a reservoir.
Etymology: Early 20c: from aqua- + Latin ferre to carry.



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