black water
Americannoun
noun
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Jo shows me a plastic bottle full of brownish black water that she gathered during heavy rain the day before.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2024
Every vehicle will go through an inspection that looks for potential risks, including black mold, electrical concerns, damaged fuel lines and gray or black water leaks, Grant said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
They are called black water rivers because the tannins from all the leaves turn the water into a dark iced tea color that looks very dark when deep.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2023
“Intensive cattle operations that are not careful about their waste had that waste spread beyond their properties, with nearby puddles of black water because of the waste,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
After a few minutes of searching, he found a familiar figure leaning over the edge, staring down into the black water below.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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