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water table

/ˈwɔːtər ˈteɪbəl/

Traduction: Niveau sous la surface de la Terre où le sol est saturé d'eau, marquant la limite supérieure des eaux souterraines.

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/ˈwɔːtər ˈteɪbəl/C1formalscientific
  • frNiveau sous la surface de la Terre où le sol est saturé d'eau, marquant la limite supérieure des eaux souterraines.

The level below the Earth's surface where the ground is saturated with water, marking the upper boundary of groundwater.

  1. Underground water levelB2formal

    The upper surface of the zone of saturation in the ground, below which all pores and cracks are filled with water.

    frNappe phréatique

    • The water table has dropped significantly due to the drought.
    • Farmers rely on the water table for irrigation.
    • Pollution can contaminate the water table.