"pore water pressure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pore water pressures [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pore water pressure (plural pore water pressures)
  1. (soil mechanics) The pressure of groundwater held within a soil or rock in gaps between particles (pores). Related terms: porewater
    Sense id: en-pore_water_pressure-en-noun-vgC1GtRd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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