Definition of nephelometric turbidity unit (NTU)

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nephelometric turbidity unit (NTU)

The term 'nephelometric turbidity unit (NTU)' as it applies to the area of water can be defined as 'unit of measure for the turbidity of water. Essentially, a measure of the cloudiness of water as measured by a nephelometer. Turbidity is based on the amount of light that is reflected off particles in the water'.

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