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freshwater (adjective, noun)

Water that contains a negligible amount of dissolved salts, distinguishing it from seawater or brackish water. It is found in glaciers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater.

💬 Example

"The Amazon River contains approximately 20% of the world's liquid freshwater."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Fresh' as 'Fine' and 'Water' as 'Well.' Freshwater is the 'Fine Water' from the 'Well' that you can drink.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'freshwater' to mean 'safe to drink'. → Using 'potable water' or 'drinking water'.

Spelling it as 'fresh-water' with a hyphen. → Spelling it as 'freshwater'.

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