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  3. /aquiferous

aquiferous

UK/æ'kwifərəs/US/æ'kwifәrәs/
C1

Definitions

adj.

Carrying or containing water.

含水的;输水的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
aqui-prefix
+
fercarry, bear, bring
+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
=aquiferous

aqua + fer + -ous = «water-bearing.»

Root fer still carries 93 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The sponge has an aquiferous system that filters food from water.

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