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fresh water
noun
- water that does not contain a large amount of salt.
- inland water, as ponds, lakes, or streams, that is not salt.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fresh water1
before 900; Middle English; Old English
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Example Sentences
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described fluoride, which occurs naturally in all fresh water supplies, as an ‘industrial waste’ associated with various health risks.
From Los Angeles Times
Kennedy described the mineral, which occurs naturally in all fresh water supplies, as an “industrial waste” associated with a variety of health risks.
From Los Angeles Times
Together they provide us with everything necessary for survival, external - including fresh water, clean air, food and medicines.
From BBC
Almost every day since the storm, a couple who live nearby brought her fresh water for drinking and flushing the toilet.
From Los Angeles Times
Thousands are without power, and fresh water supplies are dwindling.
From BBC
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