Definition & Meaning of "artesian"in English

artesian

referring to underground water sources where the pressure causes water to flow upward without the need for pumping

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

relational

ungradable

domain

geology, water, engineering

Examples

Early settlers were able to establish homesteads after drilling successful artesian wells that provided a reliable water source for their farms.

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