🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

수질

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sujil

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Water Quality/ˈwɔː.tər ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"이 지역의 수질이 개선되었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The chemical, physical, biological, and radiological characteristics of water, often used to assess its suitability for a particular purpose.

    "The water quality in the lake has improved significantly after the new filtration system was installed."
  2. 2

    A measure of the condition of water, typically in relation to its ability to support life and human use.

    "Regular testing of water quality is essential to ensure safe drinking water for the community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'water quality' combines 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'quality', from Latin 'qualitas'. Historically, the understanding of water quality has evolved from basic observations of clarity and taste to complex scientific assessments involving chemical, physical, and biological parameters.

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