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reservoir

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛzərvwɑr]

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Learn how to use reservoir in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a large storage area for water. It's like a big lake made by people where they keep water for drinking, irrigation, or other purposes.

Example

The reservoir provides water for the whole city during the summer.

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There was not enough water in the reservoir for everyone when the drought happened.

Example

How deep is the reservoir near our town?

Context: “science”

(noun) a place where a particular substance is stored. This could refer to any area that holds a specific material, like in science or medicine.

Example

The body has a reservoir of nutrients that it uses during exercise.

Example

There is no reservoir of energy left in the battery for it to work anymore.

Example

What kind of reservoir does the lab use for the chemicals?

How to pronounce reservoir

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛzərvwɑr]

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