"lightwater" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lightwater (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of light water
    Water in its standard form.
    Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-lightwater-en-noun-1lDGVm-1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 87 13
  2. Alternative form of light water
    Fire-fighting foam.
    Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-lightwater-en-noun-u~329fHC

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