water-bearing
|wa-ter-bear-ing|
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/ˈwɔːtər ˌbɛrɪŋ/
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/ˈwɔːtə ˌbɛərɪŋ/
carrying water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'water-bearing' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'bearing,' where 'water' refers to the liquid essential for life and 'bearing' means carrying or supporting.
Historical Evolution
'Water-bearing' has been used in geological contexts to describe formations that carry or contain water.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'carrying water,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or capable of yielding water, especially in reference to geological formations.
The water-bearing strata are crucial for the region's water supply.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45