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View definitions for brackish

brackish

adjective as in somewhat salty

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The brackish, mineral flavors of the oysters are complemented perfectly by the tangy, nutty, earthy artichokes.

From Salon

Both a freshwater and brackish species, the golden mussel can tolerate wide ranges in salinity, temperature and pH levels, and cantravel much farther than people might think.

Researchers believe more rainfall and flooding may have caused some brackish lagoons to become less salty, a trend which favors capybaras, since the animals are semi-aquatic freshwater mammals.

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The fish thrive in brackish water, but can also survive in fresh and salt water.

From BBC

Not brackish at all, according to Berkowitz, who says the ducks dig in the soil for bugs, then bring the dirt into the water.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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