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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 groundwaterrain 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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