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NONARTESIAN GROUND WATER [1 record]

Record 1 2002-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
DEF

Ground water that has a free water table, i.e. water not confined under pressure beneath relatively impermeable rocks.

DEF

Ground water vertically in direct contact with atmosphere ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
DEF

Nappe à surface libre, comprise dans un aquifère comprenant une zone non saturée surmontant la zone saturée caractérisant la nappe.

OBS

L'usage du synonyme nappe phréatique, terme imprécis est à éviter.

OBS

nappe libre : Terme officiel de l'hydraulique agricole du CEMAGREF.

OBS

nappe libre : S'oppose à «nappe captive».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
DEF

Agua subterránea que se presenta en la zona de saturación y que tiene una superficie libre.

Key term(s)
  • agua libre
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