subartesian meaning

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subartesian (adjective): (of water) rising naturally in a well to a height appreciably above that of the surrounding water table but not flowing out of the well.

Definition of subartesian

  1. (of water) rising naturally in a well to a height appreciably above that of the surrounding water table but not flowing out of the well

    Opposite: artesian

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in AN · 11-letter words

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