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water plant

American  

noun

  1. a plant that grows in water.


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

Aside from the source issues, Zellner said the city is also struggling with an inefficient water plant and water lines.

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