Blackwater

Pronunciation: /blæk.wɔːtər/

Definitions of blackwater

noun a term used to describe water that is dark or murky in color, often due to the presence of dissolved organic matter or minerals

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bottle of blackwater at the store.

A2 The river was dark and murky, like blackwater.

B1 The tour guide warned us about swimming in the blackwater river.

B2 The blackwater in the swamp was teeming with wildlife.

C1 The blackwater diving expedition was a thrilling experience.

C2 Scientists are studying the unique ecosystem of blackwater lakes.

Examples of blackwater in a Sentence

formal The environmental agency is investigating the contamination of the river with blackwater.

informal I wouldn't swim in that blackwater, it looks pretty dirty.

slang The kids call that section of the creek 'blackwater' because it's so polluted.

figurative The corruption in that company runs deep, like blackwater in a swamp.

Grammatical Forms of blackwater

• past tense: blackwatered
• plural: blackwaters
• comparative: blacker water
• superlative: blackest water
• present tense: blackwater
• future tense: will blackwater
• perfect tense: has blackwatered
• continuous tense: is blackwatering
• singular: blackwater
• positive degree: blackwater
• infinitive: to blackwater
• gerund: blackwatering
• participle: blackwatered

Origin and Evolution of blackwater

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'blackwater' originated from Old English and Middle English, where 'black' referred to the color and 'water' referred to the liquid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'blackwater' has evolved to refer to water that is dark in color due to the presence of tannins or other organic matter, often found in swamps or marshes. It is also used in the context of wastewater from toilets, which is often referred to as 'blackwater' in sewage treatment terminology.