(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
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turbid
How to use turbid in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for turbid.
Editorial note
Pour the turbid water on top, and clear water comes out the bottom.
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Quick take
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for turbid.
adjective
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
Example sentences
Pour the turbid water on top, and clear water comes out the bottom.
Froth and bubble atop the dank turbid waters.
Even if we need a religion, how can we find it in the turbid rubbish of the Red bookshops.
It is fundamentally unclear how Facebook will navigate these turbid waters.
The usual nature genius is to see through the turbid intellectual drama of one's own time to grasp ideas that will one day seem plodding and obvious.
The problem is not just police violence, but a generally turbid relationship between law enforcement and communities of color.
If our cow were not so enlightened, and also had the facial muscles, it might betray the subtlest of smiles at infinity's infinity face, for infinity's turbid fractal whirlpools and vast lethargic swamps are but swathes of data like any other to this cow.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use turbid in a sentence?
Pour the turbid water on top, and clear water comes out the bottom.
What does turbid mean?
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
What part of speech is turbid?
turbid is commonly used as adjective.