turbid
adjective
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter, especially of liquid. Can also describe confused or muddled thinking.
Etymology
From Latin "turbidus" (confused, disordered), from "turba" (turmoil, crowd). The connection suggests stirred-up disturbance.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The river ran turbid after heavy rains washed soil downstream."
- 2.
"His turbid explanations only added to the confusion."
- 3.
"Turbid water can harbor bacteria invisible to the eye."
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Fun Fact
Water turbidity is measured in NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units). Drinking water should be below 1 NTU, while construction runoff can exceed 1,000 NTU, causing severe aquatic ecosystem damage.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (T, U, R, B, I, D)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "TURBID" appears in many related words.
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