subartesian

Definitions of subartesian
  1. adjective
    (of water) rising naturally in a well to a height appreciably above that of the surrounding water table but not flowing out of the well
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    antonyms:
    artesian
    (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure
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