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Definition of Subartesian
1. Adjective. (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.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Subartesian
Literary usage of Subartesian
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture by United States Dept. of Agriculture (1908)
"A subartesian well is one in which the water comes up nearly to the top of the
shaft. SOURCES OF POLLUTION. Water may take up something from most things ..."
2. Water-supply and Irrigation Papers of the United States Geological Survey by Geological Survey (U.S.) (1907)
"Norton lias suggested the term "subartesian" for nonflowing deep wells, and it
is very desirable that some such distinction should be made. ..."
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