Bitter-lakes
two lakes in NE Egypt, forming part of the Suez Canal.
a salt lake containing in solution a high concentration of sulfates, carbonates, and chlorides.
plural noun
two lakes, the Great Bitter Lake and Little Bitter Lake in NE Egypt: part of the Suez Canal
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