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washwater en · NOUN

Etymology

From wash + water.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Water used for washing, especially in industrial processes.
    • The volume of waste washwater will vary from 2 to 5 percent of the plant flow. The corresponding solids concentration will typically vary from 6000 to 8000 mg/L, comprised primarily of DE. 2012, John C. Crittenden, R. Rhodes Trussell, David W. Hand, MWH's Water Treatment: Principles and Design, page 1651:
    • Washwater should be of the appropriate temperature. pH, and chlorine levels at all times and should be changed every 2-4 hours. 2000, Jeffrey M. Farber, Ewen C. Todd, Safe Handling of Foods, page 62:

Translations (4)

grc πλύμα (water used for washing) · izh poukkuvesi (water used for washing) · izh pesuvesi (water used for washing) · pl woda do płukania (water used for washing)