Freshwater

/ˈfrɛʃwɔtər/ adjective

Definition

containing or consisting of water that is not salty; relating to rivers, lakes, or streams

Etymology

Compound of 'fresh' (Old English fersc 'not salt') + 'water' (Old English wæter), distinguishing from saltwater

Kelly Says

Only about 3% of Earth's water is freshwater, and most of that is frozen - making every drop of lake and river water incredibly precious!

Translations

ESEspañol
agua dulce
aɣwa ˈduɫθe

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