Brackish

usgb/ˈbrækɪʃ/
adjective

Somewhat salty or salted, but not as salty as seawater.

The river water had a brackish taste after flowing through a salt mine.
Visual representation of "brackish" - Somewhat salty or salted, but not as salty as seawater

Often appears as...

  • brackish water
  • brackish taste
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Natural Habitats

Often used to describe water in environments where sea and fresh water mix, like estuaries.

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Mangroves are typically found in brackish waters.
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Aquarium Care

Some fish are kept in brackish aquariums; know this if discussing fishkeeping.

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The figure 8 puffer thrives in a brackish aquarium setting.
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Not Freshwater

Remember, 'brackish' implies that the water isn't suitable for drinking or agriculture.

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Despite the rains, the well remained brackish and undrinkable.
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