Turbidity (Noun)
Meaning
Muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The high turbidity of the river made it difficult for divers to navigate the bottom.
- After the storm, the pool had to be closed due to the excessive turbidity caused by the floodwaters.
- The water treatment plant worked to reduce the turbidity of the drinking water by adding chemicals to clear out impurities.
- The scientist measured the turbidity of the lake to determine its water quality.
- Increased turbidity in the aquarium made it difficult for the fish to breathe, requiring a complete water change.