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clearwater

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫɪɹˌwɔtɝ// clear·wa·ter

n. water that is very clean and easy to see through. You often find it in mountain streams or deep lakes.

n. water that is transparent and free from sediment or impurities. Often used in environmental or geographical contexts to describe the clarity of a body of water.


SIMPLE

The clearwater in the lake makes it easy to see the fish.

CONTEXTUAL

Divers prefer this bay because the clearwater allows for excellent visibility of the coral reefs below.

COMPLEX

The restoration project aimed to return the river to its original state of clearwater, ensuring that sunlight could reach the aquatic plants on the riverbed.

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