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water table

['wɔːtəˌteɪb(ə)l]
coal. mesa de agua; nivel de agua
dril. napa freática
earth.sc., min.prod. capa freática; nivel acuífero; nivel piezométrico; superficie de la capa freática; superficie de una capa subterránea libre; superficie del manto freático
water.res. napa de agua subterránea; agua subterránea
water-table ['wɔ:tə'teɪb(ə)l]
environ. capa freática; nivel hidrostático
water.res. superficie de una capa subterránea libre
water table Water that occupies pores, cavities, cracks and other spaces in the crustal rocks. It includes water precipitated from the atmosphere which has percolated through the soil, water that has risen from deep magmatic sources liberated during igneous activity and fossil water retained in sedimentary rocks since their formation. The presence of groundwater is necessary for virtually all weathering processes to operate. Phreatic water is synonymous with groundwater and is the most important source of any water supply ['wɔːtəˌteɪb(ə)l]
environ. capa freática
water- table
: 53 phrases in 14 subjects
Coal1
Construction1
Earth sciences13
Environment4
Food industry2
General2
Hydrology5
Life sciences11
Meteorology4
Name of organization2
Technology1
Transport1
United Nations1
Water resources5

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