puits artésien

Definitions of puits artésien
  1. noun
    a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow upward
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    a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
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