cold-wa·ter
: having only running water without heat or utility services provided
a cold-water flat
: depreciation of something as being ill-advised, unwarranted, or worthless
threw cold water on our hopes
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Depositphotos Somewhat counterintuitively, the researchers found that cold-water immersion was associated with a significant increase in inflammatory markers immediately and an hour after immersion.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Drain the chickpeas, add them to a bowl of cold water, then remove the skins that float to the top.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies on cold-water immersion.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Depositphotos Somewhat counterintuitively, the researchers found that cold-water immersion was associated with a significant increase in inflammatory markers immediately and an hour after immersion.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
When water returns to a boil, add 1 cup of cold water and bring water back to a boil.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Drain the chickpeas, add them to a bowl of cold water, then remove the skins that float to the top.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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