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fresh water in Malay

air tawar

fresh water in Malay: air tawar. In English, fresh water means water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

Malay words for fresh water

water with little salt
air tawar

English meaning of fresh water

  1. noun Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

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Questions about fresh water in Malay

What is the meaning of fresh water in Malay?
Fresh water in Malay is air tawar.
Apakah maksud fresh water dalam bahasa Melayu?
Fresh water: air tawar.
What does fresh water mean in English?
Fresh water means water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

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