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Hard Water

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap

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Classifications

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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Hard Waters
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Hard Water's
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Hard Waters'