brackish

• Описывает воду, которая слегка солёная, обычно смесь пресной и солёной воды, часто встречается в устьях рек.

Describes water that is slightly salty, typically a mixture of fresh and saltwater, often found in estuaries.

1. Slightly saltyB2formal

   Containing a mixture of saltwater and freshwater, often found in estuaries.

   Солоноватый

   • The estuary contains brackish water where the river meets the sea.
   • Brackish marshes are home to unique plant and animal species.
   • Some fish can only survive in brackish conditions.

   Synonymsbrinysalinesaltishsalty

   Antonymsfreshsweet

2. Unpleasant or distastefulC1formal

   Having an unpleasant taste or quality, often due to being spoiled or mixed with something undesirable.

   Неприятный или отталкивающий

   • The water from the old well had a brackish flavor.
   • His remarks left a brackish feeling in the room.
   • The soup was brackish and unappetizing.

   Synonymsdisgustingdistastefulfoulnauseatingoffensiverepulsiveunpalatableunpleasantvile