water softener
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- noun
- /ˈwɔːtər ˈsɔːftənər/
:
ablandador de agua
- For homes with water softeners, chloride and sodium were used as indicators of contamination from softener use.
- homes with water softeners
And So what he did was he went out and he found he got a discount from a manufacturer on water softeners and generators.
- And So what he did was he went out and he found he got a discount from a manufacturer on water softeners and generators.
Examples
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Does your home need a water softener to reduce the hardness of the water?
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Resolve hard water problems at home with a water softener
Blog text (27) -
We have very hard well water, but we also have a water softener.
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Most of the symptoms mentioned above can be eliminated by the relatively simple installation of a water softener.
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Do you think a water softener is all you need to make your water bacteria-free and safe for drinking?
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We broke down and bought an in-home filtration system and water softener.
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In all cases, the presence of a water softener results in a higher mean and median chloride and sodium concentration.
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Residents with water softeners and onsite wastewater treatment systems may find chloride and sodium ions in their drinking water (Kelly, 2005).
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We have very hard well water, but we also have a water softener that helps improve its quality.
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A professional can evaluate if your house requires a water softener to lower mineral content.
Synonyms
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A substance added to make clothes, hair, or water softer
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'water' plus 'softener' (something that makes soft) yields a substance or device that softens water, so a learner who knows both words can infer the meaning. This is a regular noun‑noun compound following common morphological patterns found across languages, making it immediately understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Water softener comes from a simple picture: water that is 'hard' because of tiny mineral bits is made 'soft' by a softener that takes out those bits. That's why a water softener means a device or substance that removes minerals so soap works better and pipes stay cleaner.