hard water meaning

UK /hɑːd ˈwɔːtə/ US /hɑrd ˈwɔtɚ/ 3 syllables

hard water (noun): water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap.

Definition of hard water

  1. water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap

    Opposite: soft water

    Type of: water

How to pronounce hard water

hard water is pronounced /hɑːd ˈwɔːtə/ in British English and /hɑrd ˈwɔtɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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