Turbidity

usgb/tɜːrˈbɪdəti/
noun

The condition of being cloudy, muddy, or not clear, often caused by particles suspended in a liquid or gas.

The turbidity of the lake water made it impossible to see the bottom.
Visual representation of "turbidity" - The condition of being cloudy, muddy, or not clear, often caused by particles suspended in a liquid or gas.

Often appears as...

  • measure turbidity
  • high turbidity

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Technical

noun

The measure of the degree to which the water loses its transparency due to the presence of suspended particulates.

The turbidity of the water sample was found to be 10 NTU, higher than the acceptable level.
Visual representation of "turbidity" - The measure of the degree to which the water loses its transparency due to the presence of suspended particulates.

Often appears as...

  • turbidity level
  • turbidity unit

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Formal

Technical

noun

The condition of being cloudy, muddy, or not clear, often caused by particles suspended in a liquid or gas.

The turbidity of the lake water made it impossible to see the bottom.
Visual representation of "turbidity" - The condition of being cloudy, muddy, or not clear, often caused by particles suspended in a liquid or gas.

Often appears as...

  • measure turbidity
  • high turbidity

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The measure of the degree to which the water loses its transparency due to the presence of suspended particulates.

The turbidity of the water sample was found to be 10 NTU, higher than the acceptable level.
Visual representation of "turbidity" - The measure of the degree to which the water loses its transparency due to the presence of suspended particulates.

Often appears as...

  • turbidity level
  • turbidity unit

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Measurement Context

Turbidity is often used when discussing the quality of liquids, particularly water, in various environments.

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We need to check the turbidity to ensure the pool is safe for swimming.
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Visual Impairment

High turbidity can indicate that it's difficult to see through a liquid because of the particles in it.

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During the flood, the river's turbidity reached levels that hindered rescue operations.
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Non-Technical Use

While technical, 'turbidity' can be used metaphorically in non-scientific contexts to describe unclear situations.

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The negotiation's turbidity left both parties confused about the outcome.
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Video examples

When is water safe to...

So how can you tell whether the water you have access to, whether from a tap or otherwise, is drinkable? Firstly, too much turbidity, trace organic compounds, or high-density heavy metals like arsenic, chromium, or lead,

Video examples

When is water safe to...

So how can you tell whether the water you have access to, whether from a tap or otherwise, is drinkable? Firstly, too much turbidity, trace organic compounds, or high-density heavy metals like arsenic, chromium, or lead,

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