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bracky

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/ˈbræki/ · brack-y

Describing water that is slightly salty, typically used in reference to bodies of water that are more saline than freshwater but less saline than seawater.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Describing water that is slightly salty, typically used in reference to bodies of water that are more saline than freshwater but less saline than seawater.

پانی جو تھوڑا سا نمکین ہو، خاص طور پر پانی کے جسموں کے بارے میں جن میں میٹھے پانی سے زیادہ نمکیّن اور سمندری پانی سے کم نمکیّن شامل ہوں۔

نمکین

namkeen

Synonyms

saltybrinysalineنمکیشورمالح

Antonyms

freshpureclearمیٹھاصافبےداغ

Common Collocations

  • brackish water
  • brackish marsh
  • brackish environment

Example Sentences

The brackish water in the estuary supports a diverse ecosystem.

خلیج میں نمکین پانی ایک متنوع ماحولیاتی نظام کی حمایت کرتا ہے۔

Khalij mein namkeen pani aik mutanwi maholati nizam ki himayat karta hai.

Brackish lakes are often found near coastlines.

نمکین جھیلیں اکثر سمندری ساحلوں کے قریب ملتی ہیں۔

Namkeen jheelein aksar samundari sahiloon ke qareeb milti hain.

The tea tasted slightly brackish due to the minerals in the water.

پانی میں معدنیات کی وجہ سے چائے کا ذائقہ تھوڑا سا نمکین تھا۔

Pani mein ma'diniyat ki wajah se chai ka zaiqa thora sa namkeen tha.

Easily Confused With

brack:Brack generally refers to a more specific condition of waters that are salty, while bracky is often used more generally.

Word Family

bracket
nounگھیرنا
brackishness
nounنمکینی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of brackish being 'half way' salty.

Imagine a coastal area where fresh water meets the ocean, and the water is salty.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "braca" — brackish, salty

First known use: 17th century

The term has roots in Old English and has been used historically to describe saline water or a mixture of fresh and saltwater.