Water that contains certain minerals, usually calcium and magnesium sulfates, chlorides, or carbonates in solution in sufficient amounts to cause a curd or precipitate instead of a lather when soap is added. Generally defined as water containing 332 ppm of calcium carbonate. Very hard water may cause precipitates in some herbicidal sprays.
Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
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