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brackishness

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/ˈbrækɪʃnəs/ · brack-ish-ness

The quality of being moderately salty, especially regarding water that has a mixture of fresh water and seawater.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being moderately salty, especially regarding water that has a mixture of fresh water and seawater.

نمکین ہونے کی حالت، خاص طور پر پانی کی جو تازہ پانی اور سمندری پانی کا مرکب ہوتا ہے۔

نمکینیت

namkinayat

Synonyms

salinitybrinesaltinessکھارنمکینیملاوٹ

Antonyms

freshnesspuritysweetnessتازگیپاکیزگیمیٹھا پن

Common Collocations

  • brackish water
  • brackish lands
  • brackish estuaries

Example Sentences

The brackishness of the water made it unsuitable for drinking.

پانی کی نمکینیت اسے پینے کے لائق نہیں بناتی۔

Pani ki namkinayat ise peene ke laayak nahi banati.

Some plants thrive in the brackish waters of estuaries.

کچھ پودے دریائی ملاب سے نکلنے والی نمکین پانیوں میں پروان چڑھتے ہیں۔

Kuch poday dariyai milaab se nikalne wali namkeen paniyon mein parwaan chadhte hain.

The brackishness of the coastal marshes supports a unique ecosystem.

کنارے کے دلدل کی نمکینیت ایک منفرد ایکو سسٹم کی حمایت کرتی ہے۔

Kinare ke daldal ki namkinayat aik munfarid ecosystem ki himayat karti hai.

Easily Confused With

salinity:Salinity refers specifically to the concentration of salts in water, whereas brackishness describes a mix of fresh and saltwater.

Word Family

brackish
adjectiveنمکین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'brack' for brackish, as it sounds like 'brack', indicating a salty mix.

Imagine a wetland area where fresh and saltwater meet, creating a unique habitat.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "brackish" — somewhat salty or briny

First known use: 15th century

The term brackish is derived from the Middle Dutch 'brak', meaning 'salty'. Its usage has evolved to describe water that is a mixture of fresh and seawater.