Definition of TURBIDITY

turbidity

Meanings

Plural: turbidities

Noun

  • muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended
  • The state of being turbid; turbidness.
  • The measure of transparency of a fluid (units of measurement include Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU)).

Origin / Etymology

From Latin turbiditās. By surface analysis, turbid + -ity.

Synonyms

turbidness

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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