Pronunciation: /tɜːrbɪdəti/
noun the quality or state of being turbid; cloudiness or opaqueness in a liquid, caused by the presence of particles
A1 The water's turbidity made it difficult to see through.
A2 The turbidity of the river was caused by heavy rainfall.
B1 The turbidity of the water was measured using a turbidimeter.
B2 The turbidity levels in the lake were found to be dangerously high.
C1 The turbidity of the ocean water was a concern for marine biologists.
C2 The turbidity of the liquid was indicative of contamination.
adjective turbid, having the quality of being cloudy or opaque in a liquid
A1 The water in the lake was turbidity, making it difficult to see through.
A2 The turbidity of the air was so high that it was hard to breathe.
B1 The turbidity of the river was caused by excessive runoff from nearby construction sites.
B2 The turbidity of the water in the aquarium was carefully monitored to ensure the health of the fish.
C1 The turbidity of the liquid sample was measured using a spectrophotometer for accurate results.
C2 The turbidity of the atmosphere was a concern for scientists studying the effects of pollution on the environment.
formal The turbidity of the water sample was measured using a nephelometer.
informal You can tell the water is dirty just by looking at the turbidity.
slang The turbidity of that water is off the charts!
figurative The turbidity of the situation clouded his judgment.
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