Water Terminology

drinkable

• safe to drink

• not safe to drink

• contains harmful substances

• unpleasant taste

bottled water

• water that has been treated in some way and quickly drawn or sealed in bottles

• water that is sourced directly from a natural spring

• water that is flavored and carbonated

• water that is stored in large tanks before distribution

evaporator

• a type of machine that evaporates water

• a device that cools air

• a tool for measuring temperature

• a container for storing liquids

heat

• a type of energy that comes from the sun to heat things

• a measure of temperature in degrees

• a form of kinetic energy in motion

• a type of energy that cools things down

precipitation

• any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• a type of cloud formation that indicates rain

• the process of water evaporating from the earth's surface

• a measurement of humidity in the air

sink

• to completely wet

• to float on water

• to dry out

• to partially submerge

evaporation

• the process by which liquid water is changed to gas

• the process of water freezing into ice

• the process of water boiling into steam

• the process of water being absorbed by soil

tide

• the regular rise and fall in the level of the sea

• a large wave caused by an underwater earthquake

• the movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon

• a seasonal change in weather patterns

typhoon

• a large storm that is like a hurricane

• a gentle breeze that cools the air

• a type of tropical fish

• a small rain shower

recede

• to become fainter and further away

• to become brighter and closer

• to remain the same distance

• to increase in intensity