"washwater" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: wash + water Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wash|water}} wash + water Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} washwater (uncountable)
  1. Water used for washing, especially in industrial processes. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Water Translations (water used for washing): πλύμα (plúma) [neuter] (Ancient Greek), pesuvesi (Ingrian)

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