hard water vs soft water

hard water

Definitions

noun

  1. water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap

Examples

Unlike cationic and nonionic detergents, however, they can be partly deactivated by too-hard water.

The heating element had a significant amount of white hard water deposits built up on it.

Yes | No | Report from cooner wrote 1 week 4 days ago wabbits, grouse, yotes and our finny friends under the hard water.

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soft water

Definitions

noun

  1. water that is not hard (does not contain mineral salts that interfere with the formation of lather with soap)

Examples

Young discus fish should not be kept in very soft water as there aren't the right minerals present for good growth.

When you've finished rinse with soft water, which inhibits streaking.

BAILE IS ALONG LASTING SLPPERY LUBRICANT, IT IS A SUPER SOFT WATERSOLUBLE, GREASE - LESSCOLORLESS ODORLESS.

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