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Meaning of Aquifer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈækwɪfə

Definitions

An underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel.

Equivalents

Examples

“The water in the well came from an aquifer.”
“An aquifer is rock or sediment that holds groundwater – rain that is held below the surface of the soil and collected in empty spaces underground. Aquifers feed rivers to keep their flows at a healthy level, and are also important sources of water when reservoirs or other sources run low.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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