water-saving
|wa-ter-sav-ing|
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/ˈwɔːtər ˌseɪvɪŋ/
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/ˈwɔːtə ˌseɪvɪŋ/
conserving water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'water-saving' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'saving', where 'water' refers to the liquid essential for life and 'saving' means to conserve or reduce usage.
Historical Evolution
'water-saving' evolved from the need to describe products or practices that conserve water, especially in response to environmental concerns.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to conserve water', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to reduce the amount of water used or wasted.
The new washing machine is water-saving, using 30% less water than older models.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 03:00