Die Wasserqualität
Example: Die Wasserqualität im See ist heute sehr gut.
Definition
"Die Wasserqualität" refers to the condition or characteristics of water in terms of its cleanliness, safety, and suitability for use. It encompasses factors like chemical composition, presence of pollutants, and overall purity, which determine if water is safe for drinking, swimming, or supporting aquatic life.
Etymology
The term "die Wasserqualität" comes from the German words "Wasser," meaning water, and "Qualität," meaning quality. "Qualität" traces back to the Latin word "qualitas," which means 'of what kind or nature.' Did you know? The concept of water quality became especially important with the rise of environmental awareness and public health concerns in the 20th century.
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"Die Wasserqualität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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