Aquifer: meaning, definitions and examples
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aquifer
[ ˈækwɪfər ]
underground water source
An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock or sediment that stores and transmits water. Aquifers are crucial sources of water for wells and springs, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses.
Synonyms
underground water table, water reservoir, water source
Examples of usage
- The city relies on the aquifer for its drinking water supply.
- Farmers use water from the aquifer to irrigate their crops.
- The aquifer in this region is being depleted due to overuse.
- Pollution can contaminate aquifers, affecting water quality.
- Aquifer depletion can lead to land subsidence.
Translations
Translations of the word "aquifer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aquífero
🇮🇳 जलभृत
🇩🇪 Grundwasserleiter
🇮🇩 akuifer
🇺🇦 водоносний горизонт
🇵🇱 warstwa wodonośna
🇯🇵 帯水層
🇫🇷 aquifère
🇪🇸 acuífero
🇹🇷 akifer
🇰🇷 대수층
🇸🇦 طبقة المياه الجوفية
🇨🇿 vodonosná vrstva
🇸🇰 vodonosná vrstva
🇨🇳 含水层
🇸🇮 vodonosnik
🇮🇸 vatnsleiðari
🇰🇿 сулы қабат
🇬🇪 წყალშემავსებელი ფენა
🇦🇿 su tutar qat
🇲🇽 acuífero
Word origin
The word aquifer originates from the Latin words aqua, meaning water, and ferre, meaning to bear or carry. The concept of aquifers has been known and utilized by civilizations for centuries, with ancient societies tapping into underground water sources for sustenance and agriculture. Today, aquifers play a vital role in global water supply, with careful management needed to ensure sustainable use.