| 词汇 | black-water |
| 释义 | black water noun[ U ] (alsoblackwater)uk /ˈblæk ˌwɔː.tər/ us /ˈblæk ˌwɑː.t̬ɚ/ water that comes from toilets and other uses that is not clean and cannot be used again : Black water from the toilet is kept separately from the remaining waste water, grey water. I will empty the waste tanks and restart the black water tank. Compare grey water water in rivers and swamps (= areas of wet land) that is dark in colour because it contains matter from dead plants: You may find them at other black water wetland areas as well. Cuyabeno is a region of wet tropical forests crossed by seasonal blackwater creeks and rivers. Unlike black water, grey water does not contain human waste. It was not immediately clear how much blackwater had entered the river. Officials announced a crackdown on the company for a series of blackwater spills and other environmental violations. Cottonmouth snakes are abundant in the blackwater swamps. Building: plumbing, pipes & sewage ballcock catch basin caulking cesspit cistern hot-water tank hydrant influent isolator leakage mixer tap plumb plunger sewage sewage works sewer siphon spigot standpipe waterworks You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Environmental issues Water in general |
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