地下水
Meanings
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groundwater; underground water
Water located beneath the earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. A common term in environmental and geological contexts.
The groundwater in this area is used as drinking water.
Groundwater contamination has become a serious problem.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を汲み上げるto pump up (groundwater)
In this area, groundwater is pumped up and used for daily life.
- 〈物〉が枯れるfor groundwater to dry up
The prolonged drought caused the groundwater to dry up.
- 〈物〉が汚染されるfor groundwater to become contaminated
The factory's wastewater contaminated the groundwater.