blackwater
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
1Other definitions for black water (2 of 2)
wastewater from toilets, garbage disposal, and industrial processes.
- Compare gray water.
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How to use blackwater in a sentence
Black Water Rising is dedicated to her paternal grandfather.
"I thought prapss you want to fiss," she replied, turning away and looking at the gasogene of black water again.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsThe little black water-hen came out of the river and they fed it.
The King of Ireland's Son | Padraic ColumA cannon was fired, but its shot and shell went over the heads of the Indians and plowed up the black water beyond.
Four American Indians | Edson L. WhitneyShe was noticeably down by the head, and black water was swashing forward of the break of the main-deck.
Blow The Man Down | Holman Day
Anyhow, if it comes to blow too hard for us we can make for shelter into the Crouch or Black Water.
A Chapter of Adventures | G. A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for black water
household waste water that cannot be reused without purification: Compare grey water
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Scientific definitions for blackwater
[ blăk′wô′tər ]
Wastewater containing bodily or other biological wastes, as from toilets, dishwashers, or kitchen drains. Compare graywater.
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