aquifer
/ˈækwɪfɝ/
Meanings
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noun
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or sand.
- "The aquifer provides water for irrigation and drinking."
- "Groundwater from the aquifer is used for industrial processes."
- "The aquifer is recharged by rainfall and snowmelt."
Variants
List of all variants of aquifer that leads to same resultaquifer , aquiferous , aquifers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'aqua' meaning water and 'ferre' meaning to bear or carry.
Trivia
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The world's largest aquifer is the Sao Francisco Aquifer in Brazil.
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The word 'aquifer' was first used in English in the 16th century.
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Aquifers can store vast amounts of water, some of which can be millions of years old.
Related Concepts
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Groundwater: Aquifers are the primary source of groundwater, which is an essential resource for agriculture, industry, and domestic use.
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Hydrogeology: The scientific study of the distribution and movement of groundwater in the subsurface environment is called hydrogeology.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Aquifers have been a vital source of water for human civilization since ancient times. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and mythology.
How to Memorize "aquifer"
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visualize
- Imagine an underground reservoir of water-bearing rock or sand.
- Visualize the water flowing through the pores and cracks in the rock.
- Imagine a well or a borehole tapping into the aquifer and bringing up water. -
associate
- Associate the word 'aquifer' with 'water' and 'underground reservoir'
- Think of an aquifer as a giant sponge that soaks up and stores water. -
mnemonics
- Remember 'Aqua' means water and 'ferre' means to bear, so an aquifer is a water bearer.
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