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Meaning of "mains water" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MAINS WATER

mains water  [meɪnz ˈwɔːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAINS WATER

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determiner
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Mains 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 MAINS WATER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mains water

Water supply network

A water supply system or water supply network is a system of engineered hydrologic and hydraulic components which provide water supply. A water supply system typically includes: ▪ A drainage basin. ▪ A raw water collection point where the water accumulates, such as a lake, a river, or groundwater from an underground aquifer. Raw water may be transferred using uncovered ground-level aqueducts, covered tunnels or underground water pipes to water purification facilities. ▪ Water purification facilities. Treated water is transferred using water pipes. ▪ Water storage facilities such as reservoirs, water tanks, or water towers. Smaller water systems may store the water in cisterns or pressure vessels. Tall buildings may also need to store water locally in pressure vessels in order for the water to reach the upper floors. ▪ Additional water pressurizing components such as pumping stations may need to be situated at the outlet of underground or above ground reservoirs or cisterns. ▪ A pipe network for distribution of water to the consumers and other usage points.

Definition of mains water in the English dictionary

The definition of mains water in the dictionary is gas supplied to a building through pipes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAINS 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 MAINS WATER

mainly
mainmast
mainor
mainpernor
mainprise
mains
mains electricity
mains gas
mains set
mains supply
mainsail
mainsheet
mainspring
mainstay
mainstream
mainstream corporation tax
mainstreaming
mainstreeting
maintain
maintainability

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAINS WATER

above the water
bath water
blood is thicker than water
bottled water
distilled water
drinking water
fresh water
Greater
ground water
head of 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 mains water in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mains water» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAINS WATER

Find out the translation of mains water to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mains 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 «mains water» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自来水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agua de la red
570 millions of speakers

English

mains water
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साधन पानी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أنابيب المياه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

водопроводная вода
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rede de água
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাংস জল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´eau du robinet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Air sesalur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leitungswasser
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水道水
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

메인 물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Banyu utama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உப்பு நீர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मुख्य पाण्याची
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şebeke suyu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acqua di rete
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

woda z sieci
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

водопровідна вода
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apa de alimentare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δίκτυο ύδρευσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hoofleiding water
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kranvatten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innlagt vann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mains water

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAINS WATER»

The term «mains water» is regularly used and occupies the 106.811 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAINS WATER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mains water» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mains 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 mains water

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAINS WATER»

Discover the use of mains water in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mains water and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Workshop on Condition Assessment Inspection Devices for ...
The work program was carried out according to a number of specific tasks: . A detailed literature and manufacturer search and review of non-interruptive condition assessment inspection devices for large diameter transmission mains.
K. Lillie, C. Reed, M Rodgers, 2005
2
Home Plumbing: The Complete Handbook
Most people prefer to have a storage system for the simple reason that it provides an emergency supply to fall back on if the mains water is cut off. There are two tanks in my loft - a galvanized one that is empty, and a plastic one that is full. Why  ...
Julian Bridgewater, 2004
3
Whole Life Costing for Water Distribution Network Management
7.1.1.1 Deterioration of a Water Main Depending on the main's material type, physical deterioration is primarily due to corrosion. Chemical interaction occurs both internally with the mains water and externally with the surrounding environment.
Peter J. Skipworth, 2002
4
NRM1 Cost Management Handbook
Provision of mains water supply (i.e. piped water supply systems that bring water from the statutory mains to the point of entry into the building) is measured and described under this sub-element. The mains water supply can be either ...
David P Benge, 2014
5
Cutting Water and Effluent Costs
Isolated problems associated with mains water quality due to trouble with treatment, pumping plant or chlorination, are possible but unlikely. Consumers at greatest risk will be those taking direct off the mains and without storage. Mains water ...
John S. Hills, 1995
6
Hot and Cold Water Supply
A further stop valve or servicing valve of the full bore lever type should be used to isolate the sprinkler pipework from mains water supply. The valve should be locked in the open position and labelled 'FIRE CONTROL VALVE' to prevent ...
BSI (British Standards Institution),, Robert H. Garrett, 2008
7
World Index of Plastics Standards
... and Post Office Plastic Tray for Letter Marking and Arrangement of Switchgear Bus Bars, Rubber Joint Rings for Water Rubber Joint Rings for Water Rubber Joint Rings for Gas Mains, Water Rubber Joint Rings for Gas Mains, Water Rubber ...
Leslie H. Breden, 1971
8
Central Heating, Installation, Maintenance and Repair
If corrosion is suspected, a simple test can be done to see if there is a problem with the water circulating in the central heating and if so if this is caused by the chemical composition of the mains water supply. It is done with two clear jam jars  ...
Patrick Mitchell, 2008
9
Sustainable Urban Development Volume 2: The Environmental ...
The Environmental Assessment Methods Mark Deakin, Gordon Mitchell, Peter Nijkamp, Ron Vreeker. Cumulative probability of estimated mains water use per person in Llday for Metropolitan Adelaide (2002—2003) IO .
Mark Deakin, Gordon Mitchell, Peter Nijkamp, 2007
10
Sustainable Urban Development: The environmental assessment ...
O . . . . . O 0 I00 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 I000 IIOO threshold(xmwj) Personal mains water use (Llday) Figure 19.6 Cumulative distribution of mains water use exceeding the sustainability threshold level metropolitan Adelaide area), ...
S. R. Curwell, Mark Deakin, Martin Symes, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAINS WATER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mains water is used in the context of the following news items.
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News in the Humanosphere: Chad's former president to stand in …
Mains water and electricity have returned to large parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo following a three-week cut after al-Qaida's local wing ... «Humanosphere, Jul 15»
2
Water, power return to Syria's Aleppo after 3-week cut
Beirut - Mains water and electricity have returned to large parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo following a three-week cut after al-Qaeda's local ... «News24, Jul 15»
3
Water, power return to Syria's Aleppo after 3 week cut - monitor
... posted pictures on Friday showing its emergency water deliveries in the city but did not mention whether mains water had been restored. «Reuters, Jul 15»
4
East Aquhorthies East Field, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5JL …
Mains water will have to be connected to the site. On part of the site at present is a cattle court (32m x 15.4m), steel frame with a central feed ... «Farming UK, Jul 15»
5
Plastic Storage Tanks For Effluent and Dirty Water Processing
For organisations processing effluent and dirty water, the usage of rainwater is ideal, rather than using increasingly expensive mains water. «Environmental Expert, Jul 15»
6
Private SA Water deals should be available to all: Lensink
As the Coorong council closes in on a private deal with SA Water for cheaper mains water prices the Opposition has slammed the State ... «The Murray Valley Standard, Jul 15»
7
REA REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE IE - DAWSON
Road frontage onto 2 roads. Mains water supply. Solicitor with carriage of sale PJ Byrne & Co, Athy Road, Carlow Map and full particulars from Auctioneer. «Irish Farmers Journal, Jul 15»
8
Holiday home on a budget? Here's what €1 could get you
Although in need of renovation, the property does come equipped with electricity and mains water, whilst the surrounding countryside is ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
9
News in brief from around the Staffordshire Moorlands
The final lot was 18.64 acres of grazing/mowing land at Stanton Lane, Upper Mayfield, Ashbourne with a mains water connection. This was well ... «Leek Post & Times, Jul 15»
10
Tim Butcher: 'For a century, people have been getting the first world …
Pickings were meagre: half-worn brake pads from cars that had not run in years, a set of taps unused because of no mains water. I took a ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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