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Why all dictionaries shy from defining 'freshwater' as potable water?
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∙ 13y ago
'Freshwater' is naturally occurring water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals and salts.
However saying that it is 'freshwater' in no way implies that the water is safely drinkable. What little solutes are in it, can still be lethally toxic even at minute concentrations. The Freshwater definition will therefore exclude undrinkable seawater, but is not otherwise an indication of the water's purity or clarity, and can include poluted water in a stream, stagnating water in a pond, etc.
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∙ 13y ago
Most dictionaries avoid defining "freshwater" as potable water because the term "freshwater" specifically refers to water that contains low levels of salt, not necessarily that it is suitable for drinking. Potable water, on the other hand, refers to water that is safe for human consumption. While freshwater sources can sometimes be potable, not all freshwater sources are considered safe for drinking due to potential contamination.
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