Zone of saturation

Zone of saturation

The layer in the ground in which all of the available voids are filled with water.

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zone of saturation

Weather; Meteorology

That portion of the lithosphere in which the pore spaces are filled with water, that is, the region beneath the water table.

zone of saturation

Environment; Environmental conservation

The space below the water table in which all the interstices (pore spaces) are filled with water. Water in the zone of saturation is called groundwater.

zone of saturation

Geography; Physical geography

Groundwater zone within the Earth's bedrock where all available pores spaces are filled by water. Found beneath the water table.

zone of saturation

Construction; Plumbing

The layer in the ground in which all of the available voids are filled with water.

zone of saturation

Engineering; Civil engineering

The soil or rock located below the top of the ground water table that is saturated with water. See water table.

zone of saturation

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The layer beneath the surface of the land in which all openings are filled with water.

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acrylic

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A thermoplastic (heat activated) used on the surfaces of bathtubs and whirlpools. It usually comes in sheets and is backed by fiberglass to form waterproof shower walls.

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Construction; Plumbing

A fitting that unites different types of pipe together, for example: ABS (Aristocraft bristone styrine) to cast iron pipe.

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Construction; Plumbing

The level of concentration of acid in water. Acid will neutralize an alkali or base. It is usually expressed in terms of its calcium carbonate equivalent .

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