Meaning & use
freshwater
Relating to water that contains little or no salt, such as in lakes and rivers.
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Trout and bass are common freshwater fish found in many mountain streams.
The reservoir provides freshwater for drinking to several nearby towns.
A note on using this word
Freshwater contrasts with "saltwater," which describes oceans and seas.
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