brackishness
intermediateB1/ˈbrækɪʃnəs/ · brack-ish-ness
The quality of being moderately salty, especially regarding water that has a mixture of fresh water and seawater.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.