aquifer
noun
any geological formation containing or conducting groundwater, especially one that supplies the water for wells, springs, etc.
aquifers
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pluralof aquifer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Furthermore, the centers’ cooling systems need a lot of water, draining local aquifers and water tables, with the more efficient systems still requiring significant amounts.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Fluendy says there has been a recovery of underground aquifers, rivers and reservoirs.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
“There’s a climate change use case—you can track the depletion of aquifers, which can predict when droughts are going to happen,” the CEO continued.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
This permanently reduces what the aquifers can hold and also worsens the risk of flooding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
There is also much promise in studies of the Basin's aquifers being carried out by the U.S.
From The Nation's River A report on the Potomac from the U.S. Department of the Interior by United States. Dept. of the Interior.
