Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turbidity

Noun

/tɜrˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/

Definition

Turbidity refers to the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles that are generally invisible to the naked eye, similar to smoke in air.

Examples

The turbidity of the river increased after the rain.
Scientists measure the turbidity of water to assess its quality.
High turbidity levels can be harmful to aquatic life.

Meaning

In simpler terms, turbidity is a measure of how clear or cloudy a liquid is. High turbidity means the liquid is not clear and has many suspended particles.