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freshwater Definition and Meaning in English (freshwater definition)

adjective
Synonyms:non-salinesweet water
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Freshwater definition: Relating to or living in water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Definitions of Freshwater

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or living in water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and ponds.

  2. 2noun

    Water that does not contain salt, as opposed to seawater, and is found in inland bodies of water.

Example Sentences

casual

“Freshwater fish are common in many rivers and lakes around the world.”

formal

“The region is facing a severe shortage of freshwater resources due to climate change.”

Synonyms

non-salinesweet water

Antonyms

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nounfreshwater ecosystem

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Freshwater definition: Relating to or living in water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and ponds.
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