water
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈwɔ.tɚ/]
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Senses
1. water (noun) — sense 1
Definition: An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
Example: By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.
2. water (noun) — sense 2
Definition: An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.: The liquid form of this substance: liquid H₂O.
Example: May I have a glass of water?
3. water (noun) — sense 3
Definition: An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.: A serving of liquid water.
Example: Joe bustled back and offered her a glass of wine but she shook her head. “Just a water, please.”
Structure of the word
Roots:- wed (Proto-Indo-European)
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