brackish
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.
예시
3 / 5The 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.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'brackish' as 'broken' fresh water—it was fresh, but then some salt 'broke' in.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ water in the bay is a mix of the river's flow and the incoming tide.
정답!
정답은: brackish
예시
The local fishermen know that certain species only thrive in the brackish waters of the estuary.
everydayLocal fishers understand that some fish live only in the slightly salty water where the river meets the sea.
The environmental report highlighted the degradation of the brackish ecosystem due to industrial runoff.
formalThe official report noted that the semi-salty natural environment was being harmed by factory waste.
Don't try to drink from that pool; it's brackish and will just make you thirstier.
informalDo not drink that water because it contains salt and will increase your dehydration.
The study analyzes how various mangrove species adapt to fluctuating brackish conditions.
academicThe research examines how mangrove trees survive in changing levels of water salinity.
Our engineering team is developing a cost-effective membrane for the desalination of brackish groundwater.
businessThe engineers are creating a cheap filter to remove salt from underground water sources.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Briny refers to water that is very salty (like the ocean), whereas brackish is only slightly salty.
Stagnant refers to water that is not moving and often smells, while brackish refers specifically to salt content.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'brackish' as 'broken' fresh water—it was fresh, but then some salt 'broke' in.
어원
From the Middle Dutch word 'brac', meaning salty or nauseating.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
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.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ water in the bay is a mix of the river's flow and the incoming tide.
정답!
정답은: brackish
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