water plant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of water plant
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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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
SEDAN, Kan. — James Rainbolt typically can tackle most problems at his rural water plant with some extra time or money.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023
An attack on a state-owned water plant could create shortages in Dakar, where it hasn't rained for eight months and where water cuts are common, Diome said.
From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2023
Duckweed, a protein-rich water plant, has been described as a "miracle plant" as it is one of the fastest growing on the planet.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2022
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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