Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aquiclude

noun

ˈakwəˌklüd

Definition

A layer of soil or rock that does not allow water to pass through easily.

Examples

The aquiclude prevented the freshwater from mixing with the saltwater below.
Geologists studied the aquiclude in the area to understand groundwater movement.

Meaning

Aquiclude refers to a geological formation that acts as a barrier to the flow of water. It holds water but does not transmit it freely, which means it can prevent groundwater from moving between different layers.