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Reservoir

Noun (sense 1):

A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used for storing water, especially for the supply of drinking water or irrigation.

Example sentences:

• The city relies on the nearby reservoir for its water supply.
• The construction of the reservoir greatly improved the region's agricultural productivity.

Noun (sense 2):

A reservoir is a receptacle or container that holds or stores something.

Example sentences:

• The ink reservoir in the pen needs to be refilled.
• The car's fuel reservoir was nearly empty.

Noun (sense 3):

In anatomy, a reservoir refers to a space or organ that retains or stores a substance.

Example sentences:

• The bladder functions as a reservoir for urine.
• The gallbladder acts as a reservoir for bile.

Adjective:

Reservoir, when used as an adjective, describes something that serves as a reservoir or is related to one.

Example sentences:

• He designed a reservoir system to improve water storage capacity.
• The reservoir projects are aimed at enhancing the region's irrigation methods.

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