gray water
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noun
dirty water from sinks, showers, bathtubs, washing machines, and the like, that can be recycled, as for use in flushing toilets.
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Origin of gray water
First recorded in 1975–80
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Scientific definitions for gray water
graywater
[ grā′wô′tər ]
Wastewater from baths, bathroom sinks, and washing machines that does not contain body or food wastes. Graywater can be recycled especially for use in gardening or for flushing toilets. Compare blackwater.
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