washwater

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noun

Water used for washing, especially in industrial processes.

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Meanings

nounwashwater (uncountable)
  1. uncountableWater used for washing, especially in industrial processes.

    Washwater should be of the appropriate temperature. pH, and chlorine levels at all times and should be changed every 2-4 hours.

    2000, Jeffrey M. Farber, Ewen C. Todd, Safe Handling of Foods, page 62
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    The volume of waste washwater will vary from 2 to 5 percent of the plant flow. The corresponding solids concentration will typically vary from 6000 to 8000 mg/L, comprised primarily of DE.

    2012, John C. Crittenden, R. Rhodes Trussell, David W. Hand, MWH's Water Treatment: Principles and Design, page 1651

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
wastewater

Origin

From wash + water.

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Translations

Ancient Greek πλύμα
  • πλύμα (plúma)water used for washing
Polish woda do płukania
  • woda do płukaniawater used for washing
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APA

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Chicago

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