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|Definition=brackish water occurs in areas, usually estuaries and lagoons, where salt water oceans and fresh water rivers mix together. | |||
|SourceURL=https://study.com/academy/lesson/brackish-water-definition-salinity-density.html | |||
|Type=noun | |Type=noun | ||
|Pronunciation=brack·ish | |Pronunciation=brack·ish / ˈbrakiSH | ||
|AudioFile=glossary brackish.mp3 | |AudioFile=glossary brackish.mp3 | ||
| | |Synonym=brine, saline | ||
|Sentence=Brackish water has more salinity than freshwater, but not as much as seawater. | |Sentence=Brackish water has more salinity than freshwater, but not as much as seawater. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:24, November 25, 2020
brackish
brackish water occurs in areas, usually estuaries and lagoons, where salt water oceans and fresh water rivers mix together.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: brack·ish / ˈbrakiSH
Synonym: brine, saline
Example: Brackish water has more salinity than freshwater, but not as much as seawater.
