blackwater in Dutch
blackwater in Dutch is zwart water — blackwater means water that looks naturally dark because it carries dissolved organic matter such as decaying leaves or tannins.
blackwater in Dutch
zwart water
Waste from domestic toilets; water containing fecal matter. [from 20th c.]
What does "blackwater" mean?
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noun Water that looks naturally dark because it carries dissolved organic matter such as decaying leaves or tannins.
"The blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin look almost like strong tea."
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noun Wastewater from toilets that contains human waste, as distinct from "greywater" from sinks and showers.
"The cabin's septic system separates blackwater from greywater for treatment."
blackwater in a sentence
- The blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin look almost like strong tea.
- Blackwater streams are common in swampy, forested lowlands.
- The cabin's septic system separates blackwater from greywater for treatment.
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "blackwater" in Dutch?
"blackwater" in Dutch is zwart water. blackwater means: Water that looks naturally dark because it carries dissolved organic matter such as decaying leaves or tannins.
How do you use "blackwater" in a sentence?
Example: "The blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin look almost like strong tea." In Dutch, "blackwater" is zwart water.
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