Definition

A disease affecting cattle that causes their urine to turn a reddish color due to the breakdown of red blood cells.

Example

The farmer was concerned about the outbreak of redwater in his herd.

Conversation

Did you hear about that outbreak of redwater affecting the cattle nearby?

Yeah, I read about it; it sounds really serious.

It's alarming how quickly redwater can spread in a herd.

I hope the farmers find a way to manage it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'redwater' is formed from 'red' (from Old English 'read', meaning the color red) and 'water' (from Old English 'wæter', meaning water). The term 'redwater' refers to water that has a reddish color, often due to the presence of iron oxide or other minerals.

Memory Tip

Think of the color 'red' combined with 'water' to remember that 'redwater' describes water that has a reddish hue.

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