groundwater — water that exists underground in the spaces between soil particles and in the cracks of rock formations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: water that exists underground in the spaces between soil particles and in the cracks of rock formations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡraʊndˌwɔːtər/
Korean meaning: 토양 입자 사이나 암석 균열에 존재하는 지하수
Korean pronunciation: **그라**운드워터
Example Sentences
- The farmer's crops failed because the groundwater was too salty from years of poor irrigation.
- Climate change is affecting groundwater levels faster than my bank account during shopping season.
- Scientists discovered that the ancient groundwater had been trapped for millions of years.
groundwater
NOUN//ˈɡraʊndˌwɔːtər//
water that exists underground in the spaces between soil particles and in the cracks of rock formations
A well digger pumps groundwater from deep underground rock formations
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A father and daughter's quarter brings up the groundwater!
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Origin
ground(땅)과 water(물)의 합성어로, 말 그대로 '땅 속의 물'을 의미합니다. 19세기부터 지질학 용어로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“The farmer's crops failed because the groundwater was too salty from years of poor irrigation.”
“Climate change is affecting groundwater levels faster than my bank account during shopping season.”
“Scientists discovered that the ancient groundwater had been trapped for millions of years.”
“The city's groundwater tasted so mineral-rich, it was like drinking liquid vitamins.”
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