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    reservoir
    /ˈrɛzəvwɑː/

    noun

    • 1. a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply: "the more water we use, the more land has to be flooded for reservoirs" Similar poollakepondwater supply
    • 2. a population, tissue, etc. which is chronically infested with the causative agent of a disease and can act as a source of further infection: "there is a vast reservoir of herpes infection in the community"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRESERVOIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A reservoir is a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area. It can also mean a large supply of something that could be used if needed. See more meanings, synonyms, collocations and translations of reservoir.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reservoirReservoir Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A reservoir is a place where something is kept in store, such as water, or a host organism or part of the body that harbors an infectious agent. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and medical and kids definitions of reservoir.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › reservoirRESERVOIR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Reservoir definition: a natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.. See examples of RESERVOIR used in a sentence.

  6. www.britannica.com › technology › reservoirReservoir | Definition, Water, Uses, Importance, & Facts

    Jun 16, 2024 · A reservoir is an open-air storage area where water is collected and kept for various purposes, such as irrigation, power generation, or flood control. Learn about the types, functions, and challenges of reservoirs, as well as their environmental and social impacts.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRESERVOIR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    RESERVOIR meaning: 1. a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city…. Learn more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › reservoirReservoir - definition of reservoir by The Free Dictionary

    A reservoir is a natural or artificial place where water, oil, gas, or other fluids are stored or collected. Learn more about the different types and uses of reservoirs, and see synonyms, translations, and related terms.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESERVOIR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A reservoir is a place where water or other fluid is collected and stored for use or supply. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of reservoir in different contexts.

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