1. the quality or state of being turbid; cloudiness or muddiness of a liquid
Usage: plural of turbidity
2. measurements of how cloudy or murky water or other liquids are
Usage: technical; environmental science

Examples

• The lab tested the turbidities of water samples from different rivers.
• High turbidities in the lake indicated pollution problems.
• Scientists measured turbidities to assess water quality.
• The turbidities varied significantly between the clean and contaminated wells.
• Environmental regulations set limits on acceptable turbidities in drinking water.
• The storm increased turbidities in all nearby streams.