Pumpage

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which is raised by pumps. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The amount of work done by pumps. countable, uncountable

    "A comparison of Silurian dolomite aquifer water-level hydrographs and pumpage graphs indicates that in general water-level decline is directly proportional to pumpage and suggests that recharge balances discharge."

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"A comparison of Silurian dolomite aquifer water-level hydrographs and pumpage graphs indicates that in general water-level decline is directly proportional to pumpage and suggests that recharge balances discharge."

Etymology

From pump + -age.

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