back-water

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Synonyms: backwater, back water, blackwater, slack-water, black water, backs water

Antonyms: backwater, back water, blackwater, slack-water, black water, backs water

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Noun

1. {{alternative form of|en|backwater}}: the water held back by a dam or other obstruction
2. {{alternative form of|en|backwater}}: water used in the papermaking process. Recycled to reduce usage of fresh water, and usually containing residual amounts of chemicals and fibres.

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