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natural aquifer

[/ˈnætʃərəl ˈækwɪfər/]
nounpl: natural aquifers
aquífero natural
1. An underground layer of rock, sand, or gravel that naturally contains and transmits groundwater
The natural aquifer beneath the region supplies fresh water to thousands of residents.
O aquífero natural sob a região fornece água doce para milhares de residentes.
2. A geological formation that naturally stores and allows water to flow through its porous materials
Scientists study the natural aquifer to understand groundwater contamination patterns.
Os cientistas estudam o aquífero natural para entender os padrões de contaminação da água subterrânea.
Synonyms
groundwater reservoirunderground water layerwater-bearing formation
Antonyms
artificial aquiferimpermeable layer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aquífero natural
standard term used in hydrology and environmental studies
São Paulo
aquífero natural
common in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
aquífero natural
standard geological terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

tap into an aquifer
deplete the water table
recharge the aquifer
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