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aquifer

Pronunciation: /ˈakwɪfə/
Definition of aquifer

noun

  • a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.

Origin:

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

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