wa⋅ter
1. | a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H2O, freezing at 32°F or 0°C and boiling at 212°F or 100°C, that in a more or less impure state constitutes rain, oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.: it contains 11.188 percent hydrogen and 88.812 percent oxygen, by weight. |
2. | a special form or variety of this liquid, as rain. |
3. | Often, waters. this liquid in an impure state as obtained from a mineral spring: Last year we went to Marienbad for the waters. |
4. | the liquid content of a river, inlet, etc., with reference to its relative height, esp. as dependent on tide: a difference of 20 feet between high and low water. |
5. | the surface of a stream, river, lake, ocean, etc.: above, below, or on the water. |
6. | waters,
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7. | a liquid solution or preparation, esp. one used for cosmetic purposes: lavender water; lemon water. |
8. | Often, waters. Medicine/Medical.
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9. | any of various solutions of volatile or gaseous substances in water: ammonia water. |
10. | any liquid or aqueous organic secretion, exudation, humor, or the like, as tears, perspiration, or urine |
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