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artesian well

ar·te·sian well
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahr-tee-zhuh n wel]
    • /ɑrˈti ʒən wɛl/
    • /ɑːˈtiːzjən wel/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-tee-zhuh n wel]
    • /ɑrˈti ʒən wɛl/

Definitions of artesian well words

  • noun artesian well well sunk through impermeable strata receiving water from an area at a higher altitude than that of the well 3
  • noun artesian well a well sunk through impermeable strata into strata receiving water from an area at a higher altitude than that of the well, so that there is sufficient pressure to force water to flow upwards 3
  • noun artesian well a well drilled deep enough to reach water that is draining down from higher surrounding ground above the well so that the pressure will force a flow of water upward 3
  • noun artesian well a well in which water rises under pressure from a permeable stratum overlaid by impermeable rock. 1
  • noun artesian well well with natural outflow 1
  • noun artesian well An aquifer in which water rises to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure. 0
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Origin of artesian well

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Artesian well

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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artesian well popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

artesian well usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for artesian well

noun artesian well

  • cistern — A cistern is a container which stores the water supply for a building, or that holds the water for flushing a toilet.
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