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basic reservoir

[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈrɛzərˌvwɑr]
nounpl: basic reservoirs
reservatório básico
1. A fundamental or primary water storage facility designed to hold and supply water for basic needs such as drinking, irrigation, or industrial use
The village relied on a basic reservoir to supply water during the dry season.
A aldeia dependia de um reservatório básico para fornecer água durante a estação seca.
2. In geology or hydrocarbon extraction, the primary rock formation or geological formation that stores and contains fluids such as oil, gas, or water
The oil company discovered a basic reservoir containing substantial crude oil deposits.
A companhia petrolífera descobriu um reservatório básico contendo depósitos substanciais de petróleo bruto.
Synonyms
primary reservoirmain water storageprincipal aquiferstorage tankcistern
Antonyms
secondary reservoirauxiliary tankoverflow basin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reservatório básico
Standard term used in water supply and oil industry contexts
Portugal
reservatório básico
Used in technical and engineering contexts; may also use 'albufeira básica' for water reservoirs
General
depósito de água
Alternative term for water storage facilities

Related Idioms & Phrases

tap into the basic reservoir
draw from the basic reservoir
maintain the basic reservoir
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