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Vocabulary Entry
waterborne
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Related to or carried by water.
Example Sentences
"The waterborne disease spread quickly in the flooded area."
"She preferred waterborne activities like kayaking and sailing."
"The researchers studied waterborne pollutants in the river."
N
noun
A type of disease or illness transmitted through water.
Example Sentences
"Contaminated water can lead to several waterborne illnesses."
"Efforts to purify drinking water are crucial to prevent waterborne infections."
"The outbreak of waterborne diseases was alarming after the heavy rains."