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The correct spelling is waters.
How to pronounce waters
/ˈwɑ.tɚz/
nounIPA: /ˈwɑ.tɚz/
Say it like: Wat-ers
The correct spelling is waters. A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid… For example: "By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."
Usage Examples
“By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.”
“And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.”
“The boat was found within the territorial waters.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
- 2.The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- 3.Water in a body; an area of open water.
- 4.A body of water, almost always a river.
- 5.A combination of water and other substance(s).
verb
- 1.To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
- 2.To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.
- 3.To provide (animals) with water for drinking.
- 4.To get or take in water.
- 5.To urinate onto.
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