hard water n water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap Antonym(s) soft_water
News & Articles hard water Rosie on the House: Busting some common myths about water treatment Arizona has hard water; that’s a given. But once you accept that fact, you have to decide what to do about the water at your house. June 19, 2013 - Tri-Valley Dispatch