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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Turbidity Turbidity The term 'Turbidity' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Measure of extent to which light passing through water is reduced due to suspended materials (see nephelometric). The optical property of water based on the amount of light reflected by suspended particles. Cloudiness of water, measured by how deeply light can penetrate into the water from the surface. The cloudy appearance of water caused by the presence of suspended and colloidal matter. The scattering and absorption of light that makes the water look murky. Caused by the content and shape of matter suspended in the water. The state of having sediment or foreign particles suspended or stirred up in water'. The term 'Turbidity' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) a condition of a liquid due to fine visible material in suspension, which may not be of sufficient size to be seen as individual particles by the naked eye but which prevents the passage of light through the liquid. (2) a measure of fine suspended matter in liquids'. The term 'Turbidity' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The thickness or opaqueness of water caused by the suspension of matter. The turbidity of rivers and lakes increases after a rainfall'. Previous 5 Terms: Tunnel turaco Turbid Turbidimeter turbidimeter Next 5 Terms: turbidity current turbinate Turbine Turbine generator (TG) Turbulence About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.