Topic: water
Definition:

  • binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid
  • freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade
  • widely used as a solvent the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
  • "they invaded our territorial waters"
  • "they were sitting by the water's edge" once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) a facility that provides a source of water
  • "the town debated the purification of the water supply"
  • "first you have to cut off the water" liquid excretory product
  • "there was blood in his urine"
  • "the child had to make water" a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants
  • "he asked for a drink of water" supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
  • "Water the fields" provide with water
  • "We watered the buffalo" secrete or form water, as tears or saliva
  • "My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner"
  • "His eyes watered" fill with tears
  • "His eyes were watering"

    Related tag cloud:

  • environment
  • wastewater
  • environmental
  • river
  • ocean
  • fishing
  • boat
  • lake
  • gas
  • fish
  • air
  • energy
  • boating
  • swimming
  • water treatment
  • conservation
  • uk
  • engineering
  • sewer
  • beach
  • treatment
  • Resources:

    Colorado Watershed Network
    Promotes the health of Colorado's watersheds through community based nonbiased science and suport
    http://www.coloradowatershed.org

    Sebor Absinthe original Absinthe
    Original Absinthe with wormwood (thujone)
    http://www.seborabsinth.com

    Water Environment Federation
    For individuals and organizations interested in water quality. News, regulatory information, technical discussions, links, jobs listings, and product information, on topics including domestic and industrial wastewater, biosolids, watersheds, and wetlands.
    http://www.wef.org/

    Water Online: Virtual community for the water industry
    Daily news and product updates for professionals in the wastewater industry- Information on manufacturing, technology, equipment, supplies, and discussion forums, online chat, newsletter and software
    http://www.wateronline.com/

    American Water Works Association (AWWA)
    International nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.
    http://www.awwa.org

    USGS -- Water Resources of the United States
    Home page for water resources information from the U.S. Geological Survey. Topics include ground water, surface water, water use, water quality, acid rain, toxic substances hydrology.
    http://water.usgs.gov/

    Environmental Protection Agency
    Committed to protecting the natural environment.
    http://www.epa.gov/