artesian
/ɑ:'ti:sjən/
Definition
Adjective: (of water, or of a well or aquifer) Rising to the surface under its own internal hydrostatic pressure, without the need for pumping. This occurs when water in a confined aquifer is under sufficient pressure.
Usage
The adjective "artesian" is used almost exclusively to describe water sources, specifically wells or the geological conditions that create them. It indicates a natural upward flow of water due to pressure.
Examples
- The farm relied on an artesian well for all its water needs.
- Artesian water often surfaces in arid regions where the geological structure creates pressure.
- They drilled deep enough to reach an artesian aquifer.
Advanced Usage
- Artesian Basin/System: A large geological structure where artesian water is found.
- The Great Artesian Basin in Australia is one of the largest underground water reservoirs in the world.
- Artesian Flow/Spring: The natural outflow of water from an artesian source.
- The constant artesian flow created a small oasis in the desert.
Variants and Related Words
- Artesian Well (noun phrase): A well drilled into an artesian aquifer, where water flows to the surface naturally.
- The discovery of an artesian well saved the settlement from drought.
Synonyms
- Flowing (in the specific context of wells: a ).
- Pressurized (when describing the water source).
Antonyms
- Non-artesian (describing a standard well that requires pumping).
- Subartesian (a term sometimes used for a well where water rises but not to the surface).
Adjective
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(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure
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an artesian well
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artesian pressure
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