noun
General term for water that is hot or boiling. Used in everyday contexts such as cooking, cleaning, or describing hot liquids.
熱水で食器を消毒する。
Disinfect the dishes with hot water.
熱水を注いでお茶を入れる。
Pour boiling water to make tea.
noun
hydrothermal water; hydrothermal solution
Geological term for naturally heated water, often mineral-rich, found in geothermal areas or used in hydrothermal processes.
熱水鉱床は海底で見つかることがある。
Hydrothermal deposits are sometimes found on the seafloor.