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artesian

 

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Adjective artesian has 1 sense
  1. artesian, flowing - (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure; "an artesian well"; "artesian pressure"
    Antonym: subartesian

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Term: Artesian


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to or denoting a well or borehole drilled perpendicularly into water-bearing strata lying at an angle, so that natural pressure produces a continuous supply of water without the need for pumping.

Usage: Artesian wells provide a sustainable source of water for many communities.

Example Sentence: The town is famous for its artesian springs that have been flowing for centuries.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A well that taps into a confined aquifer in which the water level stands at a height above the top of the aquifer.

Usage: The old farm had an artesian in the backyard, supplying water for irrigation.

Example Sentence: The rural property has an artesian that provides water for both the farmhouse and the livestock.

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