Semi-confined aquifer: An aquifer partially confined by soil layers of low permeability through which recharge and discharge can still occur.
semi-confined aquifer An aquifer that is partially confined by a soil layer (or layers) of low permeability through which recharge and discharge can occur.
semi-confined aquifer An aquifer that is partially confined or overlain by a formation of low permeability through which water can pass slowly. Compare confined aquifer, unconfined aquifer.
 See also: Waste, Solution, Site, Sediment, Hazard
  
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