reservoir

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From French réservoir, from réserver (“‘to reserve, keep’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /"rEz.@.vwA:(r)/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɹɛz.ɝ.vwɔɹ/, SAMPA: /"rEz.3`.vwOr/
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[edit] Noun

reservoir (plural reservoirs)

1. A place where anything is kept in store; especially, a place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted, as to supply a fountain, a canal, or a city by means of aqueducts.
2. A small intercellular space, often containing resin, essential oil, or some other secreted matter.
3. A supply or source of something.

[edit] Derived terms

• water reservoir
• receiving reservoir
• oil reservoir
• petroleum reservoir

[edit] Related terms

• reserve

[edit] Translations