Artesian Well Dictionary Page
Artesian Well
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈtiːʒən wɛl/
Definitions
- A well drilled into a confined aquifer in which water rises to the surface naturally due to pressure, without the need for pumping.
- A natural well formed by the pressure of underground water, commonly used for water supply in arid regions.
Usage Examples
- The town’s artesian well provided a steady supply of fresh water for its residents.
- Farmers rely on artesian wells for irrigation in areas where surface water is scarce.
Etymology
The term "artesian" is derived from the French word "artésien," referring to the region of Artois in northern France, where such wells were first developed in the 12th century.
Synonyms
- Pressure well
- Water well
- Spring
Translations
Language |
Translation |
Pronunciation |
English | Artesian well | /ɑːrˈtiːʒən wɛl/ |
Spanish | Pozo artesiano | /ˈpoθo aɾteˈsjano/ |
French | Source artésienne | /suʁs aʁteziɛn/ |
German | Artesischer Brunnen | /aʁteˈzɪʃɐ ˈbʁʊnən/ |
Chinese | 自流水井 | /zì liúshuǐ jǐng/ |
Arabic | بئر ارتوازي | /biʔr ʔirtaːwāzī/ |
Russian | Артериальный колодец | /ɑrˈtɛrʲɪəlʲnɨj kɐˈlɒdʲɪts/ |
Italian | Pozzo artesiano | /ˈpɔttso arteˈziano/ |
Portuguese | Poco artesiano | /ˈpoku aʁteziˈɐnu/ |
Japanese | アーティジアン井戸 | /ātejian ido/ |
Hindi | आर्टीज़ियन कुआँ | /ārṭīziyan kuān/ |
Telugu | ఆర్టీజియన్ కుంట | /ārṭījyān kuṇṭa/ |
Tamil | ஆர்டீசியன் கிணறு | /ārṭījyān kiṇaru/ |
Kannada | ಆರ್ಟೀಜಿಯನ್ ಕೊಯಿ | /ārṭījyān koyī/ |
Marathi | आर्टिजियन विहीर | /ārṭījyān vihīr/ |
Gujarati | આર્ટીઝિયન કૂવો | /ārṭījyān kūvo/ |
Punjabi | ਆਰਟੀਜ਼ੀਅਨ ਕੂਵਾ | /ārṭījyān kūvā/ |
Bengali | আর্টিজিয়ান কুয়ো | /ārṭījiyān kuō/ |
Malayalam | ആർട്ടീജിയൻ കിണറ് | /ārṭījyān kiṇar/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In some regions, "artesian well" may be pronounced with slight variations, particularly in non-native English speakers. For example, in parts of Southern India, the pronunciation might emphasize certain syllables differently.
Historical Usage
The term "artesian well" first emerged in the 18th century, named after the French region of Artois, where these types of wells were first dug. These wells were considered a significant advancement in water sourcing due to their ability to produce water without external pumping mechanisms.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, artesian wells have played an important role in providing reliable water sources for agriculture, urban development, and rural communities. In places like North Africa, artesian wells were crucial in desert regions where surface water was scarce.
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Detailed Article
An artesian well is a type of well that taps into a confined aquifer, allowing water to rise to the surface due to the pressure within the aquifer. These wells are named after the region of Artois in France, where the phenomenon was first observed. The water from artesian wells is often clearer and fresher due to its natural filtration through underground layers of rock. Artesian wells have been used for centuries to provide water for both agricultural and domestic purposes, and they remain vital sources of water in many parts of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.