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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWater-Efficiency
/ˈwɔː.tər ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The ability to use water in a manner that minimizes waste and maximizes utility.
"Implementing water-efficiency measures can significantly reduce household water bills." - 2
A measure of how effectively water is used in various applications, such as irrigation or plumbing.
"The new irrigation system is designed for optimal water-efficiency, ensuring crops receive just the right amount of water."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'water-efficiency' combines 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'efficiency', from Latin 'efficientia', meaning 'effectiveness'. The concept evolved in the late 20th century as environmental awareness increased, emphasizing the importance of conserving water resources.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Water-Efficiency" is said worldwide
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Efficacité de l'eau
Transliteration: Effi-cacité de l'eau
"L'efficacité de l'eau est essentielle pour la durabilité."
Wassereffizienz
Transliteration: Vasser-effizienz
"Wassereffizienz ist wichtig für den Umweltschutz."
Efficienza idrica
Transliteration: Efficienza idrica
"L'efficienza idrica è fondamentale per la sostenibilità."
Eficiencia hídrica
Transliteration: Eficiencia hídrica
"La eficiencia hídrica es crucial para el medio ambiente."
Eficiência hídrica
Transliteration: Eficiência hídrica
"A eficiência hídrica é importante para a sustentabilidade."
जल दक्षता
Transliteration: Jal Dakshata
"जल दक्षता पर्यावरण के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
水效率
Transliteration: Shuǐ xiàolǜ
"水效率对环境保护至关重要。"
물 효율성
Transliteration: Mul hyoyulseong
"물 효율성은 환경 보호에 중요합니다."
水効率
Transliteration: Mizu kōritsu
"水効率は環境保護に重要です。"
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