Hard water and Soft water

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Hard water noun - Water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap.

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Soft water is an antonym for hard water.

Soft water noun - Water that is not hard (does not contain mineral salts that interfere with the formation of lather with soap).

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Hard water is an antonym for soft water.

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