Water Systems Terminology

adjective relating to or found in an estuary, which is the tidal mouth of a large river where the tide meets the stream

• The estuarine environment is characterized by the mixing of freshwater and saltwater.
• I love exploring the estuarine areas near my hometown.
• Let's go chill by the estuarine bay this weekend.
• The estuarine relationship between the two countries led to peaceful negotiations.

noun a partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean

• The estuary is where the river meets the sea, creating a unique ecosystem.
• Let's go fishing in the estuary this weekend, I heard the fish are biting.
• I love chilling by the estuary, it's so peaceful and relaxing.
• The estuary of emotions in her heart overflowed with conflicting feelings.

noun a point in a wiring system at which current is taken to supply electric devices

• The electrical outlet in the living room needs to be replaced.
• I need to plug my phone charger into the outlet over there.
• I found a great deal on clothes at the outlet mall.
• Reading is a great outlet for stress relief.

noun a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

adjective of or relating to a tributary

• The Amazon River has many tributaries that flow into it.
• There are a bunch of smaller rivers that feed into the Amazon, they're called tributaries.
• The Amazon River's got all these little side streams that join up with it, they're like its tributaries or something.
• In the world of finance, a successful business can have many tributaries of income flowing into it.