bitter lake

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bitter lake

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The four projects funded this year will be in the Central District, Lake City, Beacon Hill and Bitter Lake.

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The other three Seattle tracts not in the University District where the median household income was less than $50,000 were in South Seattle’s NewHolly housing development, the northern edge of the Bitter Lake neighborhood and the part of Northgate just east of Northgate Mall.

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A Facebook user first posted a longer version of the footage on June 1 with the caption, “Sand Storm at Bitter Lake, Suez Egypt,” referring to the saltwater lake that is part of the canal.

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It takes a strong advocate with insider experience to make the voices of Bitter Lake, Greenwood and Lake City residents heard.

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The department will renovate restrooms at Bitter Lake Park and install new play equipment for children including zipline slides, swings and climbing areas.

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