groundwater

[US]/ˈgraʊndˌwɔ:tə/
[UK]/'graʊnd'wɔtɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. water beneath the earth's surface - natural water source underground.

Phrases & Collocations

groundwater depletion

groundwater monitoring

groundwater level

groundwater flow

groundwater table

groundwater recharge

Example Sentences

the groundwater is saturated with calcium hydroxide.

Due to overpumping groundwater, hazard of mantled karst collapse may often take place there.

Based on the quality data of overyear water table and groundwater, the research studied the dynamic variation of water table and quality of groundwater.

Abstract: In the paper, by integrative using GIS and Geostatistics, we analyzed the special distribution characteristic of groundwater downrange in arid area.

Increased consumption of water has led to rapid depletion of groundwater reserves.

We propose that As anomalism in groundwater possibly resulted from the combined effects of organic matter-enriched lacustrine sediments, geological setting and topographical characteristics.

Overpumping groundwater for drinking water and irrigation has caused water levels to decline by tens of metres in many regions, forcing people to use low-quality water for drinking.

Real-world Examples

He pumps the groundwater up from way down deep.

Source: Environment and Science

There's also contaminated groundwater. It's been stored in huge tanks at the plant.

Source: NPR News April 2021 Compilation

In May, CNN commissioned two accredited labs to test the groundwater around the Bhalswa landfill.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2022 Compilation

And where does this groundwater go?

Source: CHERNOBYL HBO

Nearly a third of the world's fresh water is groundwater.

Source: VOA Special English: World

And it uses 90% of its surface and groundwater.

Source: Vox opinion

Maybe the core will melt through to the groundwater.

Source: CHERNOBYL HBO

Saltwater invasion of groundwater is a problem around the world.

Source: VOA Special April 2023 Collection

Our groundwater used to be fresh and clean.

Source: Environment and Science

Farmers have turned to pumping groundwater to keep their crops going.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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