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Definition of Hard water

1. Noun. Water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap.

Definition of Hard water

1. Noun. (chemistry) water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, making it difficult to lather with soap ¹

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Medical Definition of Hard water

1. Hard water is water which contains minerals like calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, bicarbonates, sulphates, or chlorides, because it has been exposed to rocks or rocky soils. Hard water can corrode, discolour, or deposit its minerals, in and around materials such as water pipes. (09 Oct 1997)

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