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• a variation of groundwater.

ground water

British  

noun

1. underground water that has come mainly from the seepage of surface water and is held in pervious rocks

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Burning natural gas also causes significant air pollution in the form of nitric oxides, sulfur, mercury and particulates, while hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," can contaminate ground water supplies.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

Multiple land and ground water assessments from the time make reference to the fire training area - where firefighters would practice putting out an aeroplane set on fire above a 'pond' of fuel.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

“Many people are relying on brackish or saline ground water, if at all,” she said.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2023

Geological Survey further indicates that there are multiple areas around the Grand Canyon where uranium leached into the ground water and rendered waters unsafe for drinking.

From National Geographic ● Aug. 8, 2023

Ground moisture is derived partly from the evaporation of the ground water and its capillary absorption by the surface soil, and partly by the retention of water from rains upon the surface.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow