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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClean Water
/kliːn ˈwɔːtər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Water that is free from impurities and pollutants, making it safe for drinking and other uses.
"Access to clean water is essential for public health." - 2
Water that meets health standards for consumption and is devoid of harmful substances.
"The community worked hard to ensure that every household had access to clean water."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'clean' originates from the Old English 'clæne', meaning 'pure, clear', while 'water' comes from the Proto-Germanic '*watōr', referring to the liquid essential for life. Over time, the combination has evolved to emphasize the importance of purity in drinking water.
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Eau potable
Transliteration: O potable
"L'accès à l'eau potable est crucial pour la santé publique."
Reines Wasser
Transliteration: Raines Wasser
"Zugang zu reinem Wasser ist für die öffentliche Gesundheit wichtig."
Acqua potabile
Transliteration: Akwa potabile
"L'accesso all'acqua potabile è fondamentale per la salute pubblica."
Agua potable
Transliteration: Agua potable
"El acceso al agua potable es esencial para la salud pública."
Água potável
Transliteration: Agua potavel
"O acesso à água potável é crucial para a saúde pública."
स्वच्छ पानी
Transliteration: Swachh paani
"स्वच्छ पानी तक पहुंच सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए आवश्यक है।"
干净水
Transliteration: Gānjìng shuǐ
"获得干净水对公共健康至关重要。"
깨끗한 물
Transliteration: Kkaekkeutan mul
"깨끗한 물에 대한 접근은 공공 건강에 필수적입니다."
清潔な水
Transliteration: Seiketsu na mizu
"清潔な水へのアクセスは公共の健康に不可欠です。"
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