Meaning of aquifer in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈækwəfər/

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  1. Noun

    aquifer

    Etymology

    early 20th century: from Latin aqui- (from aqua‘water’) + -fer‘bearing’

    Definitions

    1. underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc

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