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artificial aquifer

[/ɑːr.tɪ.fɪ.ʃəl ˈæk.wɪ.fər/]
nounpl: artificial aquifers
aquífero artificial
1. A man-made underground water storage system created by injecting or recharging water into permeable geological formations to increase groundwater supply
The city developed an artificial aquifer to store excess water during rainy seasons for use during drought periods.
A cidade desenvolveu um aquífero artificial para armazenar água em excesso durante as estações chuvosas para uso durante períodos de seca.
2. A groundwater management technique also known as aquifer storage and recovery (ASR)
Artificial aquifer systems help communities manage water resources more sustainably.
Os sistemas de aquífero artificial ajudam as comunidades a gerenciar recursos hídricos de forma mais sustentável.
Synonyms
aquifer storage and recoverymanaged aquifer rechargeunderground reservoirrecharged aquifer
Antonyms
natural aquiferfossil aquifer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aquífero artificial
Standard term used in environmental and geological contexts
Portugal
aquífero artificial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in water resource management discussions
Technical/International
recarga de aquífero gerenciada
More specific technical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

water storage solution
groundwater management strategy
sustainable water resource
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