Whitewater is formed in a rapid, when a river's gradient increases enough to disturb its laminar flow and create turbulence, for example form a bubbly, or aerated and unstable current; the frothy water appears white. The term is also used loosely to refer to less-turbulent but still agitated flows.. The term "whitewater" also has a broader meaning, applying to any river or creek itself that has a significant number of rapids. The term is also used as an adjective describing boating on such rive… (More on Whitewater)