# back-water

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Alternative form of backwater: the water held back by a dam or other obstruction
2. Alternative form of backwater: water used in the papermaking process. Recycled to reduce usage of fresh water, and usually containing residual amounts of chemicals and fibres.

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