freshwater
Americanadjective
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of or living in water that is fresh or not salt.
freshwater fish.
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accustomed to fresh water only, and not to the sea.
a freshwater sailor.
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small, provincial, or little known.
a freshwater college.
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Obsolete. untrained or of little experience.
noun
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of, relating to, or living in fresh water
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(esp of a sailor who has not sailed on the sea) unskilled or inexperienced
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small and little known
a freshwater school
Etymology
Origin of freshwater
Example Sentences
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It’s estimated that 100 of the hulking-yet-graceful animals lives in the lower stretch of the San Gabriel River, where salt and freshwater commingle.
From Los Angeles Times
After examining a vast global database of biodiversity surveys covering marine, freshwater, and land ecosystems over the past century, the team found the opposite trend.
From Science Daily
Along the oil-streaked shores of Lake Maracaibo — actually a massive coastal lagoon, fed by both freshwater rivers and the Caribbean — the vestiges of a once-thriving enterprise stand out like totems from a past civilization.
From Los Angeles Times
Evidence suggests that island residents were already coping with worsening drought conditions from the 16th century onward, a serious challenge on an island with scarce freshwater.
From Science Daily
By linking land, freshwater, and atmospheric processes in advanced Earth system models, the Boston College team showed how climate variability amplified emissions across connected ecosystems.
From Science Daily
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