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Brackish

adjective/BRAK-ish/

Meaning

Slightly salty, like a mix of fresh water and sea water.

In context

Mangroves grow well in the brackish water of the estuary.

Remember it

'Brackish' sounds a bit like 'brine' — both point to salty water.

Use it well

A precise science word for water that is part salt, part fresh, like in an estuary.