turbid

Meanings

• adjective

  Having poor water clarity, often due to suspended particles or organic material.

  - "The water in the lake was turbid due to the heavy rain."
  - "The turbid river made it difficult to see the bottom."

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Synonyms

ambiguous , equivocal , cloudy , confused , disordered , disturbed , droff , roiled , fumid , hazy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turbid
murdid , serenade , derided

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Variants

List of all variants of turbid that leads to same result
turbid , turbidities , turbidity , turbidly , turbidness , turbidnesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'turpis', meaning 'muddy' or 'dirty'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'turbid' is also used in astronomy to describe the appearance of certain stars, which have irregular light variations due to their complex structures.

2. The term 'turbid' can also be used metaphorically to describe complex or unclear situations, such as a turbid political climate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sedimentation: The process by which particles settle out of a fluid over time, resulting in decreased water clarity and turbid conditions.

2. Secchi disk: A circular disk used to measure water clarity by determining the depth at which it can no longer be seen.

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Culture

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In literature, turbid water can represent mystery or danger, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue'. In art, turbid water can be used to create depth and texture, as in Claude Monet's painting 'Water Lilies'.

How to Memorize "turbid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass of milk that has been left to sit for a while, with the milk separating and the liquid becoming cloudy. This is what it means for something to be turbid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turbid' with 'muddy' or 'dirty' water to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Turbid Tells Tales' to remember that turbid water can tell us stories, such as about the presence of sediment or organic material.

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