English Explanatory Dictionary

hard water

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, making it difficult to lather with soap.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hard water.wav

Word forms

hard water hard waters

Antonyms

soft water

Related words

heavy water water softener
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