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aquifer ['ækwɪfə] n
envir. waterhoudende grondlaag; watervoerende laag
envir., anglais. aquifer n
sciences., prod., agric. waterhoudende aardlaag; waterhoudende laag; waterlaag
aquifer Layers of rock, sand or gravel that can absorb water and allow it to flow. An aquifer acts as a groundwater reservoir when the underlying rock is impermeable. This may be tapped by wells for domestic, agricultural or industrial use. A serious environmental problem arises when the aquifer is contaminated by the seepage of sewage or toxins from waste dumps. If the groundwater in coastal areas is over-used salt water can seep into the aquifer n
envir. watervoerende laag
aquifer: 18 phrases, 5 sujets
Charbon1
Environnement1
Finances1
Science des matériaux3
Sciences de la vie12