water-white

Transparent as liquid

Water-white describes something as colorless and transparent as pure water.

The term appears mainly in technical contexts—grading the clarity of oils, syrups, resins, or other liquids: water-white mineral oil, The honey was nearly water-white.

It indicates the highest grade of clarity, free from any tint or cloudiness.

clarity

colorless

Devoid of pigmentation

pellucid · pristine · pure · translucent · glass-like · see-through · unclouded · immaculate · bright · sparkling

gemology

diamond

Crystallized carbon gemstone

  • sapphireBlue precious corundum
  • topazSemiprecious aluminum silicate crystal
  • berylSilicate gemstone mineral

quartz · zircon · colorless · carat · faceted · gem-quality · precious · crystalline · flawless · transparent

chemical

glycerin

Viscous moisturizing compound

  • paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
  • petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
  • solventDissolving liquid or financially stable

alcohol · kerosene · turpentine · mineral oil · naphtha · benzene · reagent · distillate · ether · acetone

Opposites
color/tint

water-whitetinted

Given subtle coloration

colored · amber · dark · golden · brown

clarity/opacity

water-whitecloudy

Obscured by atmosphere

turbid · murky · opaque · milky · hazy

Family

water, white, waters, watered, watering, watery, waterless, whites, whiter

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