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Zochlin is one of the common flaws in mikvahs, mentioned in Masechet Mikvaot, which is caused by the mikvah water flowing, contrary to the rule stating that mikvah water only purifies when it is "ashboren" - meaning when the water is still and standing in place. This differs from a spring, which purifies even in "zochlin" state, when the spring water flows and moves from its place. | Zochlin is one of the common flaws in mikvahs, mentioned in [[Mesechtas Mikvaot|Masechet Mikvaot]], which is caused by the mikvah water flowing, contrary to the rule stating that mikvah water only purifies when it is "ashboren" - meaning when the water is still and standing in place. This differs from a spring, which purifies even in "zochlin" state, when the spring water flows and moves from its place. | ||
== The Definition of Zochlin == | == The Definition of Zochlin == | ||