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Turbid is an English word with synonyms like cloudy or muddy. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Turbid in a sentence

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Turbid meaning

  1. Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear. (of a liquid)
  2. Smoky or misty.
  3. Unclear; confused; obscure.

Synonyms of Turbid

Using Turbid

  • The main meaning on this page is: Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear. (of a liquid) | Smoky or misty. | Unclear; confused; obscure.
  • Useful related words include: cloudy, muddy, mirky, murky.
  • In the example corpus, turbid often appears in combinations such as: the turbid, turbid water, turbid waters.

Context around Turbid

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Turbid

  • In this selection, "turbid" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, milky, cold, notice, water, waters and clouds stand out and add context to how "turbid" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a milky turbid state and and in turbid waters. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "turbid" sits close to words such as aare, aarti and abl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with turbid

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Interior rivers remain high and turbid. (6 words)

River levels are high and the water is turbid with recent rains. (12 words)

The Wapsipinicon River remains high and turbid; no reports at this time. (12 words)

Coastlines facing very energetic wind and wave systems will tend to hold only large rocks as smaller particles will be held in suspension in the turbid water column and carried to calmer areas by longshore currents and tides. (38 words)

For example, jellyfish reproduce rapidly and have fast growth rates; they predate many species, while few species predate them; and they feed via touch rather than visually, so they can feed effectively at night and in turbid waters. (38 words)

In the northwest section of the park, new geysers were found, and many existing hot springs became turbid. citation It was the most powerful earthquake to hit the region in recorded history. (32 words)

Even if we need a religion, how can we find it in the turbid rubbish of the red bookshop? (19 words)

Example sentences (20)

The turbid water event is likely due to elevated water temperatures and with climate change we can expect these conditions to become more frequent.

River levels are high and the water is turbid with recent rains.

A monitoring station in Poudre Canyon measures how turbid – or cloudy – the water is.

Interior rivers remain high and turbid.

The passengers’ chances of escape were hampered by the great speed of the sudden rotation, loose furniture, darkness, the cold, turbid water and, for some, the lack of accessible emergency exits.

The Wapsipinicon River remains high and turbid; no reports at this time.

Upon the resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time you may notice turbid and/or discolored water.

The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

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Turbid clouds of muddy water stained the turquoise bay, washing it with overflow from the island’s steep volcanic mountains, vast canyons, corn plantations and a nearby shrimp farm.

Any weather event that is associated with turbid or fast flowing water, or high winds will erode exposed beaches.

Application of a voltage to a DSM display switches the initially clear transparent liquid crystal layer into a milky turbid state.

Coastlines facing very energetic wind and wave systems will tend to hold only large rocks as smaller particles will be held in suspension in the turbid water column and carried to calmer areas by longshore currents and tides.

Contrarily, opalescence is correctly applied to the milky, turbid appearance of common or potch opal.

Crowned with heavy lotus-blossoms, he has sat on the prow of Adrian's barge, looking into the green, turbid Nile.

Even if we need a religion, how can we find it in the turbid rubbish of the red bookshop?

For example, jellyfish reproduce rapidly and have fast growth rates; they predate many species, while few species predate them; and they feed via touch rather than visually, so they can feed effectively at night and in turbid waters.

He passed the chlorine into a weak solution of alkali, and obtained a turbid solution that appeared to have good bleaching properties.

In some cases, markings may be absent altogether, especially in fish from turbid waters.

In the northwest section of the park, new geysers were found, and many existing hot springs became turbid. citation It was the most powerful earthquake to hit the region in recorded history.

The body is translucent, making it quite difficult to spot in the turbid waters of its home.

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Common combinations with turbid

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "turbid" in a sentence?
An example: "The turbid water event is likely due to elevated water temperatures and with climate change we can expect these conditions to become more frequent." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "turbid" from authentic English texts.
What does "turbid" mean?
Turbid means: Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear. (of a liquid)
What are synonyms of "turbid"?
Common synonyms of "turbid" include: cloudy, muddy, mirky, murky, opaque.
How many example sentences with "turbid" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "turbid", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.