water plant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of water plant
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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It was the second attack on a Kuwaiti power and water plant in as many days, with the first on Friday causing a fire and damage.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 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
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
For months after the attack on the heavy water plant at Vemork, Knut Haukelid stayed hidden in the mountains of Norway.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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