water-removing
|wa-ter-re-mov-ing|
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/ˈwɔtər rɪˈmuvɪŋ/
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/ˈwɔːtə rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/
removes water
Etymology
'water-removing' is a modern English compound formed from 'water' and the present participle 'removing' (from the verb 'remove'). 'water' originates from Old English 'wæter', and 'remove' ultimately comes from Latin 'removere'.
'water' changed from Old English 'wæter' into modern English 'water', while 'remove' passed from Latin 'removere' through Old French (e.g. 'removre') and Middle English before forming compounds like 'water-removing' in modern usage.
Initially the components meant 'water' and 'to move away' (remove); combined in modern English they denote 'to take away water' or 'the taking away of water'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or act of removing water (e.g., dewatering, drainage, or drying).
The water-removing process prevented flooding on the construction site.
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Adjective 1
removing, intended to remove, or capable of removing water or moisture; designed to drain or dry.
A water-removing filter is installed to keep the system dry.
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Last updated: 2025/09/08 00:40