fresh water

noun

Meaning

Water that contains low concentrations of dissolved salts and is suitable for human consumption after treatment.

Examples

Most of the world's fresh water is locked away in glaciers and ice caps.
The city relies on a nearby lake as its primary source of fresh water.

Synonyms: potable water, drinking water

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fresh water

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌfreʃ ˈwɔːtər/

Definition

Water that contains low concentrations of dissolved salts and is suitable for human consumption after treatment.

Examples

Most of the world's fresh water is locked away in glaciers and ice caps.
The city relies on a nearby lake as its primary source of fresh water.
Many species of fish can only survive in fresh water environments.

Synonyms of fresh water

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Antonyms of fresh water

Words with the opposite meaning to fresh water:

salt water

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