ARTESIAN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure

Example:

artesian pressure

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

subartesian ((of water) rising naturally in a well to a height appreciably above that of the surrounding water table but not flowing out of the well)

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