low water

Noun

Meaning

the lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide

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Synonyms

low tide shoal Straits flow decrease decay retreat withdrawal drought distress sweep embarrassment wane ebb flagging

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Antonyms

high water development growth increase expansion improve

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Hypernyms

tide

Examples

Absolute alcohol Absolute or anhydrous alcohol refers to ethanol with a low water content. Source: Internet

Basel: De Gruyter, 2003. 12. Print. Slate is particularly suitable as a roofing material as it has an extremely low water absorption index of less than 0.4%, making the material waterproof. Source: Internet

A variation of about convert between high and low water on the Caribbean coast contrasts sharply with over convert on the Pacific coast, and some convert up the Río Tuira, the tidal range is still over convert. Source: Internet

At low water, the intertidal zone is exposed (or emersed), whereas at high water, it is underwater (or immersed). Source: Internet

An annual cycle of high and low water fluctuation can provide beneficial effects similar to a natural overflow lake system. Source: Internet

At low water the depth of the Bridge can be less than one metre but at high water it can rise to 5 metres. Source: Internet

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