brackish (Meaning)
brackish (s)
distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture
slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)
brackish (a.)
Saltish, or salt in a moderate degree, as water in saline soil.
Synonyms & Antonyms of brackish
brackish Sentence Examples
- The river near the coast had a brackish taste, indicating the mixing of freshwater and saltwater.
- Brackish water environments are common in estuaries where rivers meet the sea.
- The marshlands supported a diverse ecosystem of plants and animals adapted to brackish conditions.
- Aquatic biologists studied the brackish pools to understand the effects of salinity on marine life.
- Brackish habitats serve as nurseries for many species of fish, providing shelter and food for their early development.
- The brackish lagoon was home to a population of unique bird species that thrived in the transitional environment.
- Shrimp aquaculture often takes place in brackish ponds, where the salinity levels can be controlled for optimal growth.
- Due to its brackish nature, the lake supported both freshwater and saltwater species, offering a rich biodiversity.
- The mangrove forests acted as buffers, protecting coastal areas from erosion and filtering brackish water.
- Environmentalists advocated for the preservation of brackish wetlands as critical habitats for migratory birds and marine organisms.
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distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture, slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)Saltish, or salt in a moderate
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The river near the coast had a brackish taste, indicating the mixing of freshwater and saltwater.
Brackish water environments are common in estuaries where rivers meet the sea.
The marshlands supported a diverse ecosystem of plants and animals adapted to brackish conditions.
Aquatic biologists studied the brackish pools to understand the effects of salinity on marine life.
