aquifer
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An underground layer of rock or soil that holds water and allows it to flow through.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The town relies on a deep _____ for most of its drinking water."
Answer: aquifer
In your own words, what does "aquifer" mean?
An underground layer of rock or soil that holds water and allows it to flow through.
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