Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
groundwater
Noun
/ˈɡraʊndˌwɔːtər/
Definition
Water that is located beneath the earth’s surface in soil pore spaces and in fractures of rock formations.
Examples
- Groundwater is often tapped for agricultural irrigation.
- Many towns rely on groundwater for their drinking water supply.
- Pollution can contaminate groundwater, making it unsafe for use.
Meaning
Groundwater is an essential resource that supplies water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes, found in aquifers.
Synonyms
- Subsurface water
- Aquifer water
- Well water
