What is the meaning of reservoir?

noun

  • A large or extra supply of something.
    • usage: "a reservoir of talent"
  • Lake used to store water for community use.
  • Tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil. )
  • Anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies.
    • usage: "an infectious agent depends on a reservoir for its survival"
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