saturated zone
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The underground layer of soil or rock in which all the spaces between particles are completely filled with water.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
unsaturated zone
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Wells are drilled down into the _____ to reach the groundwater below."
Answer: saturated zone
In your own words, what does "saturated zone" mean?
The underground layer of soil or rock in which all the spaces between particles are completely filled with water.
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