Aquiferous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to an aquifer.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The geologists studied the aquiferous rock formations to determine the best locations for drilling wells.
- The aquiferous zone beneath the city provided a reliable source of fresh water for its residents.
- The team of hydrologists mapped the aquiferous layers of the valley to identify potential areas of groundwater contamination.
- The new development project was delayed due to concerns about the impact on the aquiferous system that supplied water to the nearby town.
- The researchers analyzed the aquiferous sediments to understand the geological history of the region and its water resources.