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aquifer

/ˈækwɪfər/ noun · British & US
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What does aquifer mean?

noun

A layer of permeable rock or soil that stores and transmits large amounts of water underground, often serving as a source of freshwater.

Example

"The city's water supply relies on a vast aquifer that stretches beneath the surrounding countryside."

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