B2 noun ニュートラル

brackish

/ˈbræk.ɪʃ/

Brackish describes water that has more salinity than fresh water, but not as much as seawater. It typically occurs where fresh water meets sea water, such as in estuaries or marshes.

例文

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1

The local fishermen know that certain species only thrive in the brackish waters of the estuary.

Local fishers understand that some fish live only in the slightly salty water where the river meets the sea.

2

The environmental report highlighted the degradation of the brackish ecosystem due to industrial runoff.

The official report noted that the semi-salty natural environment was being harmed by factory waste.

3

Don't try to drink from that pool; it's brackish and will just make you thirstier.

Do not drink that water because it contains salt and will increase your dehydration.

語族

名詞
brackishness
副詞
brackishly
形容詞
brackish
関連
brine
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'brackish' as 'broken' fresh water—it was fresh, but then some salt 'broke' in.

クイックテスト

The ______ water in the bay is a mix of the river's flow and the incoming tide.

正解!

正解は: brackish

例文

1

The local fishermen know that certain species only thrive in the brackish waters of the estuary.

everyday

Local fishers understand that some fish live only in the slightly salty water where the river meets the sea.

2

The environmental report highlighted the degradation of the brackish ecosystem due to industrial runoff.

formal

The official report noted that the semi-salty natural environment was being harmed by factory waste.

3

Don't try to drink from that pool; it's brackish and will just make you thirstier.

informal

Do not drink that water because it contains salt and will increase your dehydration.

4

The study analyzes how various mangrove species adapt to fluctuating brackish conditions.

academic

The research examines how mangrove trees survive in changing levels of water salinity.

5

Our engineering team is developing a cost-effective membrane for the desalination of brackish groundwater.

business

The engineers are creating a cheap filter to remove salt from underground water sources.

語族

名詞
brackishness
副詞
brackishly
形容詞
brackish
関連
brine

よく使う組み合わせ

brackish water water that is slightly salty
brackish environment a habitat with mixed salt and fresh water
brackish marsh a wetland area with semi-salty water
brackish lagoon a shallow body of water separated from the sea with low salinity
brackish estuary the tidal mouth of a large river where the tide meets the stream

よく使うフレーズ

brackish pool

a small body of standing, slightly salty water

brackish conditions

environmental states characterized by moderate salinity

brackish groundwater

water found underground that contains dissolved salts

よく混同される語

brackish vs briny

Briny refers to water that is very salty (like the ocean), whereas brackish is only slightly salty.

brackish vs stagnant

Stagnant refers to water that is not moving and often smells, while brackish refers specifically to salt content.

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使い方のコツ

The term is almost exclusively used in geographical, biological, or environmental contexts to describe water quality. It is rarely used to describe food or other substances.

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よくある間違い

Learners often think 'brackish' means 'dirty' or 'polluted'. While it is undrinkable for humans, it is a specific chemical state rather than a state of cleanliness.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'brackish' as 'broken' fresh water—it was fresh, but then some salt 'broke' in.

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語源

From the Middle Dutch word 'brac', meaning salty or nauseating.

文法パターン

adjective used before a noun (attributive) not usually used in comparative forms (more brackish is rare) followed by nouns like water, lake, or marsh
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文化的な背景

In coastal regions, brackish water is a major factor in determining what types of crops can be grown and what technology is needed for well water.

クイックテスト

The ______ water in the bay is a mix of the river's flow and the incoming tide.

正解!

正解は: brackish

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