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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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Each thruster sits above a reservoir containing an ionic liquid propellant.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"There are plans to build a reservoir in Broad Oak, but we need solutions now," he added.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Pratt, 42, launched himself into politics in the wake of the January 2025 Palisades fire, voicing his fury over an empty reservoir, broken-down fire trucks and the destruction of his own home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Dam impoundment produced different effects depending on reservoir depth.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Hell, they’ll be lucky if I don’t swallow the whole reservoir by the time they make it there.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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