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brackish
01
describing water that is slightly salty, typically where freshwater mixes with seawater
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most brackish
Comparative
more brackish
gradable
Examples
The estuary is known for its brackish waters, which support a unique variety of wildlife.
02
having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities
Examples
The water from the old well had a brackish flavor, making it unappealing to drink.
Lexical Tree
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