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waterborne

/ˈwɔːtərbɔrn/ adjective · British & US
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What does waterborne mean?

adjective

Relating to or caused by water, especially as a medium for the transmission of disease or pollution.

Example

"The waterborne outbreak was caused by contaminated water from a nearby factory."

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