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| Name: | hard water |
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| Description: | Hard water refers to water that contains large amounts of dissolved minerals, especially calcium and magnesium. Hard water causes mineral buildup in hot water heaters, kettles, etc. It also prevents soap from lathering. Generally water softeners are used to remove these minerals in areas when municipal water treatment is not available. |
| Type: | Adjective |
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