word
aquifer
AK-wih-fer
ˈækwɪfərListen
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Syllable breakdown
aquifer
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Dictionary meaning
An underground layer of water-bearing rock from which groundwater can be extracted.
History and origin
Latin — 'aqua' (water) + 'ferre' (to carry).
Examples
- The region depends on an ancient aquifer for its drinking water, but over-extraction is depleting it.
Common mispronunciations
AH-kwih-ferak-WY-fer
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