artesian meaning

UK US /ˌɑrˈtiʒən/ 3 syllables

artesian (adjective): (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure.

Definition of artesian

  1. (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure
    • an artesian well
    • artesian pressure

    Opposite: subartesian

How to pronounce artesian

artesian is pronounced /ˌɑrˈtiʒən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with artesian

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in AN · 8-letter words

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