blackwater

[ blak-waw-ter, -wot-er ]

nounPathology.
  1. any of several human or animal diseases characterized by the production of dark urine as a result of the rapid breakdown of red blood cells.

Origin of blackwater

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; black + water

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Other definitions for black water (2 of 2)

black water

noun
  1. wastewater from toilets, garbage disposal, and industrial processes.

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British Dictionary definitions for black water

black water

noun
  1. household waste water that cannot be reused without purification: Compare grey water

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Scientific definitions for blackwater

blackwater

[ blăkwô′tər ]


  1. Wastewater containing bodily or other biological wastes, as from toilets, dishwashers, or kitchen drains. Compare graywater.

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