Meaning Of The Word Artesian well

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Artesian well Meaning

Artesian well Definition
Artesian well Definition

What's The Definition Of Artesian well?

artesian well in American English
a well drilled deep enough to reach water that is draining down from higher surrounding ground above the well so that the pressure will force a flow of water upward
noun: a well in which water rises under pressure from a permeable stratum overlaid by impermeable rock

artesian well in British English
well sunk through impermeable strata receiving water from an area at a higher altitude than that of the well
noun: a well sunk through impermeable strata into strata receiving water from an area at a higher altitude than that of the well, so that there is sufficient pressure to force water to flow upwards

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