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cone of depression

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cone of depression [′kōn əv di′presh·ən]
(hydrology)
The depression in the water table around a well defining the area of influence of the well. Also known as cone of influence.
cone of depression
A conically shaped depression in the soil around a point where an underground pump is located.
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