fresh water

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Definition

Noun: Water that contains minimal amounts of dissolved salts, especially sodium chloride, and is not from the sea; water that is not salty. This term refers to water found in lakes, rivers, streams, glaciers, and most underground aquifers.

Usage

The term "fresh water" is used as a mass noun to describe a type of water resource. It is commonly used in environmental, geographical, and biological contexts. * The lake is a vital source of fresh water for the surrounding communities. * Many species of fish can only survive in fresh water. * Access to clean fresh water is a fundamental human right.

Advanced Usage
  • "freshwater" (adjective): When used attributively before a noun, it is often written as a single closed compound word, "freshwater." This describes something that lives in or pertains to fresh water.
    • The pond is home to several freshwater mussel species.
    • They conducted a study on freshwater ecosystems.
Variants and Related Words
  • Freshwater (adj): As noted above, the adjectival form is commonly a closed compound.
  • Potable water: Water that is safe for drinking. While all potable water is fresh water, not all fresh water is immediately potable without treatment.
  • Brackish water: Water that is saltier than fresh water but not as salty as seawater, often found in estuaries.
Synonyms
  • Sweet water (less common, can be ambiguous)
  • Non-saline water
Antonyms
  • Salt water
  • Seawater
  • Brine
Noun
  1. water that is not salty

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