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Meaning of artesian in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑrˈtiʒən/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    artesian

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from French artésien‘from Artois’ (see Artois), where such wells were first made

    Definitions

    1. (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure

    Examples

    • « an artesian well »
    • « artesian pressure »

    Antonyms

    • subartesian

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