light water

noun

: water sense 1a compare heavy water

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Here, the fabric’s waterproofing is aided by a light water-repellent finish and thorough internal seam taping, a technical manufacturing process rarely attempted by factories outside of southeast Asia. — Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Unlike traditional commercial reactors that rely on light water, SEALER uses molten lead as a coolant. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 And though the case itself isn’t water-resistant, the buds rock an IPX4 rating that protects them from sweaty listening sessions and light water splashes from any direction. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 When hand watering individual baskets, use a weak, light water stream from a hose nozzle or watering can. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for light water

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of light water was in 1933

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“Light water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20water. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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