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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrétention d'eau
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁetɑ̃sjɔ̃ do
"Une alimentation trop salée favorise la rétention d'eau."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the circulatory system, tissues, or cavities of the body.
"Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can frequently cause temporary water retention." - 2
The capacity of a substance or material to hold or retain moisture.
"High organic matter content in soil significantly improves its water retention capacity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the German elements 'Wasser' (water), originating from Old High German 'wazzar', and 'Retention', borrowed from Latin 'retentio' (a holding back or retaining). The compound term emerged in medical and physiological contexts during the late 19th century to describe the abnormal accumulation of fluids in bodily tissues.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wasserretention" is said worldwide
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rétention d'eau
Transliteration: ʁetɑ̃sjɔ̃ do
"Une alimentation trop salée favorise la rétention d'eau."
Wasserretention
Transliteration: /ˈvasɐʁeˌtɛntsioːn/
"Schwellungen in den Beinen können ein Zeichen für Wasserretention sein."
ritenzione idrica
Transliteration: ritenˈtsione ˈidrika
"Il consumo eccessivo di sale può causare ritenzione idrica."
retención de líquidos
Transliteration: retenˈsjon de ˈlikidos
"Beber suficiente agua ayuda a combatir la retención de líquidos."
retenção de líquidos
Transliteration: hẽteˈsãw dʒi ˈlikiduz
"O calor excessivo pode piorar a retenção de líquidos."
जल प्रतिधारण
Transliteration: jal pratidharan
"शरीर में जल प्रतिधारण सूजन का कारण बन सकता है।"
储水
Transliteration: chǔ shuǐ
"吃太咸的食物会导致身体储水。"
수분 저류
Transliteration: subun jeoryu
"생리 전에는 수분 저류 현상이 흔히 발생합니다."
水分貯留
Transliteration: suibun choryū
"塩分の摂りすぎは水分貯留を引き起こします。"
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