The water quality
Example: Water quality measures cleanliness and safety of water
Definition
"The water quality" refers to the condition or characteristics of water, especially regarding its cleanliness, safety, and suitability for a particular purpose such as drinking, recreation, or supporting aquatic life. It measures factors like purity, presence of contaminants, and overall health of the water.
Etymology
The phrase "the water quality" combines 'water,' which comes from Old English 'wæter,' meaning the clear, drinkable liquid essential for life, and 'quality,' derived from Latin 'qualitas,' meaning 'of what kind.' Together, they describe the standard or condition of water. Did you know that concerns over water quality have been important since ancient civilizations sought clean water sources?
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"The water quality" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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