Airborne and Waterborne

Airborne

Airborne adjective - Moved or conveyed by or through air.
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Synonyms for Airborne

Waterborne and airborne are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waterborne" instead an adjective "Airborne".

Waterborne

Waterborne adjective - Supported by water.
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Synonyms for Waterborne

Airborne and waterborne are semantically related. You can use "Airborne" instead an adjective "Waterborne".

Both words in one sentence

  • However, it didn't behave like most zombie viruses — it is (presumably) airborne and/or waterborne, and has infected everybody on Earth, kicking in only after they die.
    Source: Plague Zombie
  • Sure, your immortal immune system would probably fight off in no time, but imagine how many airborne, waterborne, and sexually-transmitted diseases you would inevitably come in contact with, complete with all their nasty symptoms.
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