aquiferous

adjective

Meaning

Containing or conveying water, often used in geological or biological contexts to describe systems or structures that hold or transport fluid.

Examples

  • The aquiferous strata beneath the desert floor provide a critical source of irrigation for local farms.
  • Sponges possess an aquiferous system that circulates water through their bodies to filter out nutrients.

Synonyms: watery, porous, permeable, water-bearing