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  • 11ˌrunning ˈwater — noun [U] water that is supplied by pipes into a building …

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  • 12Cheyenne-Black Hills Stage Route and Rawhide Buttes and Running Water Stage Stations — U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. Historic district …

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  • 13running — [run′iŋ] n. 1. the act of a person or thing that runs (in various senses); racing, managing, proceeding, etc. 2. the condition of a track with reference to its use in a race 3. a) that which runs, or flows b) the amount or quantity that runs adj …

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  • 14Water conservation — refers to reducing the use of water.The goals of water conservation efforts include: * Sustainability To ensure availability for future generations, the withdrawal of fresh water from an ecosystem should not exceed its natural replacement rate. * …

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  • 15Water —    • Water was much safer in olden times, but now it can contain poison and parasites (giardia and hepatitis). The best water is fast moving and at high elevations, and away from human habitation. Water should always be clear, never discolored or …

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  • 16water — [wôt′ər, wät′ər] n. [ME < OE wæter, akin to Ger wasser < IE * wodōr < * wed , to wet (< base * awed , to moisten, flow) > Gr hydōr, water, L unda, a wave, Russ voda, water, Ir uisce, water] 1. the colorless, transparent liquid… …

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  • 17Water stagnation — occurs when water stops flowing. Stagnant water can be a major environmental hazard.DangersMalaria and dengue are among the main dangers of stagnant water, which can become a breeding ground for the mosquitoes that transmit these… …

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  • 18Water stop (disambiguation) — Water stop may mean:*Water stop *Waterstop, a watertight structure *Water stop (sports) or water break, a break and a place to break for drinking water in some sports competitions, such as various long distance types of running * Water Stop , a… …

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  • 19water rates — UK US noun [plural] TAX, GOVERNMENT ► a local tax paid in Australia, and in Britain in the past, for running water in houses and other buildings: »We still have concerns about the trends in public services costs, particularly business rates and… …

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  • 20running — [[t]rʌ̱nɪŋ[/t]] ♦♦ 1) N UNCOUNT Running is the activity of moving fast on foot, especially as a sport. We chose to do cross country running. ...running shoes. 2) N SING: the N of n The running of something such as a business is the managing or… …

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