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Humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any comparable period of time in human history, largely to meet rapidly growing demands for food, fresh water, timber, fiber and fuel. This has resulted in a substantial and largely irreversible loss in the diversity of life on Earth.
Gary Larson

Meaning of "fresh water" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FRESH WATER

fresh water  [frɛʃ ˈwɔːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRESH WATER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fresh water is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FRESH WATER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fresh water

Fresh water

Fresh water is naturally occurring water on the Earth's surface in ice sheets, ice caps, glaciers, icebergs, bogs, ponds, lakes, rivers and streams, and underground as groundwater in aquifers and underground streams. Fresh water is generally characterized by having low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved solids. The term specifically excludes seawater and brackish water although it does include mineral-rich waters such as chalybeate springs. The term "sweet water" has been used to describe fresh water in contrast to salt water. The term fresh water does not have the same meaning as potable water. Much surface fresh water and some ground water are unsuitable for drinking without some form of purification because of the presence of chemical or biological contaminants...

Definition of fresh water in the English dictionary

The definition of fresh water in the dictionary is water that is not salt. Other definition of fresh water is water that is good to drink because it is not dirty or contaminated.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FRESH WATER


backwater
ˈbækˌwɔːtə
blackwater
ˈblækˌwɔːtə
breakwater
ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə
Bridgwater
ˈbrɪdʒˌwɔːtə
deepwater
ˈdiːpˈwɔːtə
dewater
diːˈwɔːtə
Drinkwater
ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔːtə
freshwater
ˈfrɛʃˌwɔːtə
headquarter
ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtə
overwater
ˌəʊvəˈwɔːtə
quarter
ˈkwɔːtə
rainwater
ˈreɪnˌwɔːtə
saltwater
ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə
sweetwater
ˈswiːtˌwɔːtə
tidewater
ˈtaɪdˌwɔːtə
underwater
ˈʌndəˈwɔːtə
unwater
ʌnˈwɔːtə
wastewater
ˈweɪstˌwɔːtə
water
ˈwɔːtə
wild-water
waɪld ˈwɔːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRESH WATER

fresh
fresh air
fresh breeze
fresh gale
fresh out of
fresh-air fiend
fresh-faced
fresh-run
freshen
freshener
fresher
fresherdom
freshers´ week
freshet
freshie
freshish
freshly
freshman
freshmanship
freshmen

WORDS THAT END LIKE FRESH WATER

above the water
bath water
blood is thicker than water
bottled water
distilled water
drinking water
Greater
ground water
head of water
high water
holy water
in deep water
in hot water
like a fish out of water
mineral water
salt water
surface water
tap water
test the water
waste water
white water

Synonyms and antonyms of fresh water in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fresh water» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRESH WATER

Find out the translation of fresh water to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fresh water from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fresh water» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

淡水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agua dulce
570 millions of speakers

English

fresh water
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ताजा पानी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المياه العذبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пресная вода
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

água fresca
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তাজা জল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

eau douce
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Air tawar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Frischwasser
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

淡水
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

신선한 물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Banyu seger
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước ngọt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புதிய தண்ணீர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ताजे पाणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

temiz su
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acqua dolce
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

świeża woda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прісна вода
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de apă dulce
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φρέσκο ​​νερό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vars water
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

färskvatten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ferskvann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fresh water

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRESH WATER»

The term «fresh water» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.830 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRESH WATER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «fresh water» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «fresh water» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fresh water

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4 QUOTES WITH «FRESH WATER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fresh water.
1
Gary Larson
Humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any comparable period of time in human history, largely to meet rapidly growing demands for food, fresh water, timber, fiber and fuel. This has resulted in a substantial and largely irreversible loss in the diversity of life on Earth.
2
Josh Turner
I have a nice boat that I got a couple of years ago that's a Skeeter brand that's 20-foot, center-console. I have it set up for saltwater and for fresh water, so it's been a nice boat.
3
Leonor Varela
What we owe future generations is the subject of growing debate by economists, philosophers, ethicists, public policymakers, and academics of all stripes. But for me as a mother, the moral implications are very clear. We owe them clean air and fresh water, a healthy planet and a secure future.
4
Henry Williamson
If salt ocean is the Great Mother from whom all life has sprung, fresh water is the Nurse entrusted to nourish life within her wanderings and around her wave-lapped margins.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRESH WATER»

Discover the use of fresh water in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fresh water and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fresh Water
Looks at the nature and history of water, exploring its origins and its varigated travels over the earth and into the atmosphere, and alerts readers to the dwindling supply of fresh water on earth
E. C. Pielou, 1998
2
Water in Crisis: A Guide to the World's Fresh Water Resources
"[A] major reference work...[M]any will find the volume a useful reference in preparing lectures and in outlining research--as indeed, I have."--Charles W. Howe (University of Colorado at Boulder) in Climatic Change
Peter H. Gleick, Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security, Stockholm Environment Institute, 1993
3
Fresh Water
Experience this bonus story set in the world of the Trylle—and introducing the unforgettable new world of Watersong.
Amanda Hocking
4
Conserving Fresh Water
Desalination - Thermal pollution - Water wastage - Rainwater harvesting - River management - Sustainable development - Irrigation - Recycled water.
Carol Inskipp, 2006
5
Watershed: The Role of Fresh Water in the ...
Watershed describes the water crisis faced by Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories today ; a crisis that will have much to do with the design and the success of the current peace proposals.
Stephen C. Lonergan, David B. Brooks, 1994
6
Will the World Run Out of Fresh Water?
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on the world water supply, discussing the effect of global warming, the extent of the problem, and privatization.
Debra A. Miller, 2007
7
The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Fresh Water in the ...
From this spark of interest, Prud’homme began what would become an ambitious quest to understand the evolving story of freshwater.
Alex Prud'homme, 2011
8
British Fresh-Water Fishes
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1904 Original Publisher: Hutchinson Subjects: Fishes Freshwater fishes Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Fishes Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Fishes Nature / Fish Technology
Herbert Maxwell, 2009
9
Fresh-Water Invertebrates of the United States: Protozoa to ...
A comprehensive work on free-living American fresh-water invertebrates.
Robert W. Pennak, 1989
10
America's Best Fresh Water Fishing
Describes and provides directions to the best rivers, lakes, streams, and reservoirs for fresh-water fishing in the United States
Ray Ovington, 1979

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRESH WATER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fresh water is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Brain-Eating Amoeba Found In Fresh Water Claims A Victim In …
Summer is here again, with its promises of cool, refreshing water holes and having fun in the sun swimming. But before you take a dip in ... «The Consumerist, Jul 15»
2
Fresh water samples 'contain excessive lead'
Fears over tainted fresh water supplied to a public housing estate in Ho Man Tin widened as the government revealed last night that samples ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
3
Water use increases in the Eagle Ford
Projected water demand for hydraulic fracturing in the Eagle Ford ranges from 1 percent to 27 percent of the total fresh water in underground ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
Drought hurting California's fresh water fishing industry
Drought is causing issues for recreational activities across California, including fishing. Some local experts on the sport admit it's been ... «News10.net, Jul 15»
5
The World Is Running Out of Fresh Water. Here's What You Can Do …
The thought of trying to sustain life as we know it without fresh water is unimaginable. We rely on it for food production, hydration, cooking, ... «One Green Planet, Jul 15»
6
Preserving our fresh water resources
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resource Institute works to help preserve our fresh water resources, ... «WOODTV.com, Jul 15»
7
Brisk sale of fresh water fish
A group of fish traders show the way for successful entrepreneurship by catering to the needs of residents of a cluster of villages near Vaduvur. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
8
Local realty firm wins national recognition as 2015 Green Lease …
... open house to show off its new focus · Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Have a Tip? | About Fresh Water | Cleveland Links | Terms of Use | RSS. «freshwatercleveland, Jul 15»
9
California State Health Officials Warn of Brain eating Parasite in …
California state health officials have now warned, for the second time, of a brain-eating amoeba, found in fresh water lakes near Yosemite ... «Pioneer News, Jul 15»
10
Best Lure To Imitate Shrimp And Crab In Fresh Water
As we cleaned our daily catch, we found all of them contained tiny shrimp and crab. It was a tough day trying to get them figured out. So any ... «BassResource.com, Jul 15»

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