What is another word for grey water?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪ wˈɔːtə] (IPA)

Grey water is a term that refers to wastewater that comes from activities such as washing clothes, dishes, and bathing. However, there are other terms that can be used interchangeably with grey water. These include 'sullage' which is commonly used in Australia and New Zealand, 'used water' which is a more literal description of the water, and 'reclaimed water' which is treated grey water that can be reused for non-potable purposes such as irrigation or flushing toilets. Other synonyms include 'recycled water', 'second-hand water', and 'wastewater' which is more commonly used as a general term for any type of used water. Whatever term is used, it is important to understand the importance of conserving and reusing this valuable resource.

What are the hypernyms for Grey water?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Grey water

  • When afternoon came to Vidyasagar Road, wet clothes ... hung from a clothesline which stretched from one side to another on the veranda of the first floor. The line, which had not been tightly drawn anyway, sagged with the pressure of the heavy wet clothes that dripped, from sleeves and trouser-ends, a curious grey water on to the floor, and, especially in the middle, one noticed the line curved downwards, as if a smile were forming.
    Amit Chaudhuri

Related words: rainwater harvesting, grey water recycling, using rainwater, rainwater reuse, grey water system

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