German

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Etymology

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From schwarz (black) +‎ Wasser (water).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃvaʁt͡sˌvasɐ/
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Noun

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Schwarzwasser n (strong, genitive Schwarzwassers, plural Schwarzwässer)

  1. blackwater (waste water containing toilet remains)
    Coordinate term: Grauwasser

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