VADOSE


Meaning of VADOSE in English

[ 'veɪdəʊs ]

■ adjective Geology relating to or denoting underground water in the zone above the water table. Compare with phreatic .

Origin

C19: from L. vadosus , from vadum 'shallow expanse of water'.

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