English Explanatory Dictionary

back-water

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of backwater: the water held back by a dam or other obstruction
  2. Alternative form of backwater: water used in the papermaking process. Recycled to reduce usage of fresh water, and usually containing residual amounts of chemicals and fibres.

Word forms

back-water back-waters
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