waterborne
/ˈwɔtərˌbɔrn/
adjective
- Carried or transmitted by water, especially referring to diseases or pollutants.
- Cholera is a dangerous waterborne disease that spreads through contaminated drinking water.
- The city issued a warning about waterborne bacteria after the flood.
- Waterborne pollutants from factories can harm fish and other aquatic life.
- Traveling or transported on water, such as by boat or ship.
- Waterborne trade is essential for many island nations.
- The army launched a waterborne attack using small boats.
- They enjoyed a waterborne tour of the harbor on a sightseeing boat.