waterborne

• Qualifie ce qui est transporté ou transmis par l'eau, souvent utilisé pour des maladies ou le transport de marchandises.

Describes something that is carried or transmitted by water, often used in the context of diseases or transportation.

1. Transported by waterB2formal

   Carried or spread by water, often referring to diseases or substances.

   transporté par l'eau

   • Cholera is a waterborne disease that can be prevented with clean drinking water.
   • The contamination was caused by waterborne bacteria.
   • Waterborne transport is an efficient way to move heavy goods.

2. Supported by waterB2formal

   Floating or carried on the surface of water.

   Porté par l'eau

   • The waterborne vessel glided smoothly across the lake.
   • Waterborne plants like lilies thrive in calm ponds.
   • The bridge was built on waterborne pontoons.

   Synonymesafloatbuoyantfloating

   Antonymesairborne