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subartesian

subartesian

9.9
Water that rises in a well but does not reach the surface
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : subartesiano
  • In this region, most wells are subartesian rather than artesian, so pumps are needed to bring water to the surface.

Examples

  • The subartesian conditions mean that water will rise in the well but not overflow without additional pressure.

  • The subartesian well provides water for the local farms.

  • Geologists measured several subartesian wells before deciding where to drill for a sustainable water supply.

  • Many regions rely on subartesian sources for irrigation.

  • In this area, many households depend on subartesian wells to access groundwater for their daily use.

  • The engineer explained that subartesian wells can supply water even when the surrounding water table is low.

  • Farmers in the valley utilize subartesian wells to irrigate their crops during dry seasons.

Antonyms

artesian
  • Specialized
6.9

Water found underground that rises to the surface naturally because pressure pushes it up

Surface Forms

subartesian positive

Morphology

subartesian = artesian (semi-transparent) = sub + artesian

The formation sub- + artesian is regular and predictable, but 'artesian' is a technical term that many learners may not know, so the meaning is not fully transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word subartesian is made of sub- meaning 'under' and artesian, from the French area Artois, which was known for wells that pushed water up. So a subartesian well has water that rises under pressure but not high enough to reach the surface.