Definition

Describing water that rises to the surface naturally due to pressure from underground sources.

Example

The artesian well provided fresh water without the need for a pump.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of artesian wells?

Yeah, I read that they can flow without pumping.

Exactly! It's pretty cool how they rise to the surface naturally.

I find it fascinating how nature has its own way of providing water.

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Root Explanation

Artesian comes from the term 'artesian well', which is derived from 'Artois' (a region in France) where such wells were first developed. The word 'artesian' refers to water that rises under its own pressure from a confined aquifer, named after the region where this method was first utilized.

Memory Tip

Think of the region 'Artois' in France, where these special wells were first created, to remember that 'artesian' refers to wells that bring water up naturally.

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