Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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soft water | Yes | No | No | No |
hard water | Yes | No | No | No |
soft water (noun) | hard water (noun) |
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water that is not hard (does not contain mineral salts that interfere with the formation of lather with soap) | water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap |