"King's water" can refer to several things, depending on the context. There's no single definitive meaning.
1. Aqua Regia (Royal Water)
Historically, "king's water" or "royal water" is another name for aqua regia. This is a highly corrosive mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acids, in a molar ratio of 1:3. Alchemists named it because of its ability to dissolve noble metals like gold and platinum. [Aqua regia (/ˈreɪɡiə, ˈriːdʒiə/; from Latin, "regal water" or "royal water") is a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, optimally in a molar ratio of 1:3. Aqua regia is a yellow-orange fuming liquid, so named by alchemists because it can dissolve the noble metals gold and platinum, though not all metals.]
2. Water Supply and Management Organizations
Several organizations use "King's Water" in their names, relating to water provision and management:
- Kings Water Alliance: Focuses on providing safe drinking water to rural communities affected by high nitrate levels in groundwater. [The Kings Water Alliance is working to provide safe drinking water supplies to rural residents who rely on groundwater impacted by high levels of nitrates, a...]
- City of King, North Carolina Water Department: Provides safe and sufficient drinking water to its residents and works to protect the environment. [The City of King is committed to providing safe and sufficient drinking water for our customers and to protecting and preserving the environment.]
- Kings County Water District: Manages water resources within Kings County. [Homepage for Kings County Water District.]
- Kings Basin Water Authority: An integrated regional water management authority. [The Kings Basin Water Authority (KBWA) also known as the Upper Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Authority was established in 2009.]
- King's Water Centre (King's College London): A research center focused on achieving a just and sustainable water future. [Based in the heart of London, King's Water Centre brings together scholars and practitioners for a just and sustainable water future.]
3. Place Names and Businesses
The term "King's Water" also appears in various place names and business names, often with no direct connection to the historical meaning of aqua regia or water management:
- There's a street address using "Kings Water Dr." in Cincinnati, Ohio. [Contact a member of our Performance Lexus team to schedule a test drive, get a quote, or to order parts or accessories. We'll answer your inquiry promptly!]
It's important to consider the context when encountering the term "King's Water" to determine its precise meaning.
