Hard Water/Soft Water. Whether a water supply is labelled âsoftâ or âhardâ is dependent on the presence of two highly soluble minerals, calcium and magnesium. From a health standpoint, these minerals have no adverse effects and are, in fact, essential daily nutrients.
freedom - the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints. autonomy, liberty - immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence. autarchy, autarky - economic independence as a national policy.
independence meaning, independence definition | English Cobuild dictionary. independence. 1 n-uncount If a country has or gains independence, it has its own government and is not ruled by any other country. In 1816, Argentina declared its independence from Spain. 2 n-uncount Someone's independence is the fact that they do not rely on other people.