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Turbidity: meaning, definitions and examples

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turbidity

 

[ tɜːrˈbɪdəti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water quality

Turbidity refers to the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles that are generally invisible to the naked eye. It is a key indicator of water quality, affecting the amount of light that can penetrate water bodies, which in turn affects aquatic life.

Synonyms

cloudiness, murkiness, opaqueness

Examples of usage

  • The turbidity of the river increased after the rain.
  • High turbidity can indicate pollution in the water.
  • The team measured the turbidity levels to assess the lake's health.

Translations

Translations of the word "turbidity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 turbidez

🇮🇳 क्लांतता

🇩🇪 Trübung

🇮🇩 kekeruhan

🇺🇦 турбідність

🇵🇱 mętność

🇯🇵 濁り

🇫🇷 turbidité

🇪🇸 turbidez

🇹🇷 bulanıklık

🇰🇷 탁도

🇸🇦 عكارة

🇨🇿 zakalení

🇸🇰 zakalenosť

🇨🇳 浑浊

🇸🇮 motnost

🇮🇸 þokki

🇰🇿 бұлттылық

🇬🇪 ბილწი

🇦🇿 bulanıqlıq

🇲🇽 turbidez

Etymology

The term 'turbidity' originates from the Latin word 'turbidus,' meaning 'confused, disturbed, or muddy.' It was used in medieval Latin to refer to cloudiness in liquids. The concept of turbidity became important in various scientific fields, particularly in hydrology and environmental science, as researchers sought to understand the implications of particle suspension in fluids. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass measurements and standards in water quality assessment, leading to its widespread use in modern environmental and engineering contexts. Turbidity is measured in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) and is a critical parameter in evaluating the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,899, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.