water plant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of water plant
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Kuwait said Iran hit a power and water plant on Sunday causing a fire, while Bahrain also accused Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Carbon-14-radiolabeled compounds were used to precisely track how the antibiotics moved through the water, plant, and fish.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2026
They had travelled to Unalakleet to carry out maintenance work on a water plant, the non-profit organisation said on Friday.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
Lazzarini said Gaza’s water plant and public water networks have stopped working and people are now forced to use dirty water from wells, increasing risks of waterborne diseases.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2023
He’d talk sports with my dad as he headed out for a shift at the water plant.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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