geopressured
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈprɛʃərd/
adjective
- Relating to or having high underground water pressure and heat, often used to describe a type of geothermal energy source.
- The geopressured reservoir contains hot, pressurized water that can be used for energy.
- Drilling into geopressured aquifers requires special equipment to handle the extreme pressure.
- Scientists are studying geopressured zones to find new sources of clean power.