turbidity
UK/tɜː'bɪdətɪ/US/tә:'biditi/
C2
Definitions
n.
The cloudiness of a liquid caused by suspended particles
浑浊度，混浊
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedturbiddisturb, confuse, crowd
+
-ityhaving the quality of
=turbidity
turbid + -ity (state of) = the state or degree of being cloudy. A technical measurement word in water science.
Common Collocations
- 1.turbidity level浑浊度水平
- 2.water turbidity水体浑浊度
- 3.high turbidity高浑浊度
- 4.measure turbidity测量浑浊度
Example Sentences
- 1.
Heavy rain increased the turbidity of the river.
- 2.
The sensor continuously measures the turbidity of the water supply.