CEFR B2

brackish water

noun

Meaning

Water that is a mixture of fresh and salt water, typically found where rivers meet the sea.

Examples

The mangrove trees thrive in the brackish water of the estuary.
Many species of fish can tolerate brackish water, unlike those found in the deep ocean.

Synonyms: saline, estuarine

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brackish water (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbræk.ɪʃ ˈwɔː.tər

Definition

Water that is a mixture of fresh and salt water, typically found where rivers meet the sea.

Examples

The mangrove trees thrive in the brackish water of the estuary.
Many species of fish can tolerate brackish water, unlike those found in the deep ocean.
Sailors must be careful when navigating brackish water, as it can be less buoyant than pure saltwater.

How to Use brackish water

in brackish water (prepositional phrase): located within or surrounded by brackish water. — "Many types of shellfish can survive in brackish water."
brackish water (collocation): water that is a mixture of fresh and salt. — "The river's mouth is characterized by brackish water."

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