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- [tur-bid]
- /ˈtɜr bɪd/
- /ˈtɜː.bɪd/
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- [tur-bid]
- /ˈtɜr bɪd/
Definitions of turbidity word
- adjective turbidity not clear or transparent because of stirred-up sediment or the like; clouded; opaque; obscured: the turbid waters near the waterfall. 1
- adjective turbidity thick or dense, as smoke or clouds. 1
- adjective turbidity confused; muddled; disturbed. 1
- noun turbidity murky quality 1
- noun turbidity Turbidity is the degree to which a transparent liquid scatters light, usually a measure of the amount of suspended material in the liquid. 0
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Origin of turbidity
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin turbidus disturbed, equivalent to turb(āre) to disturb (derivative of turba turmoil) + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Turbidity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
turbidity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
turbidity usage trend in Literature
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