free water
Americannoun
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water that is not chemically or physically bonded to another substance.
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water that is able to flow without physical restraints or obstructions.
Example Sentences
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A lower density of neurites or an increase in free water can indicate damage or disruption in tissue associated with processes including loss of myelin, inflammation, or swelling.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Users on social media said that airport staff handed out free water, food and sleeping bags.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Temperatures are expected to reach 28C in Westminster on the day, with Pride in London encouraging attendees to bring a reusable water bottle and use the free water refill stations at the event's stages.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
As with the tickets themselves, this free water comes at a cost: infinite, slow-moving lines that only grow and never shrink.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
That was like saying we had a free water park.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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