Meaning & use
groundwater
Water that collects underground in the soil and spaces between rocks.
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The town's wells draw drinking water directly from groundwater beneath the fields.
Pesticides can seep into the soil and contaminate the groundwater over time.
A note on using this word
Groundwater is distinct from surface water, such as rivers and lakes, though the two systems often interact.
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