bitter lake

noun

1. a salt lake containing in solution a high concentration of sulfates, carbonates, and chlorides.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bitter lake¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

This is in the great Bitter Lake, where for eight miles the water is deep enough for the ships to pass safely.

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At the southern end of the Bitter Lake region the work of cutting was again resumed as far as Suez, some thirty miles.

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The fourth is just north of the Bitter Lake, and the fifth is to the south of the same body of water.

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In the Bitter Lake, which was pointed out to us from a distance, is the fairy-island where he dances with the fairies.

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As we entered the large Bitter Lake, the electric lights were put out and the vessel guided by a pilot increased her speed.

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