saltwater | ||
1. | [ noun ] water containing salts | |
Synonyms: | seawater brine | |
Examples: | "the water in the ocean is all saltwater" |
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Related terms: | fresh_water water red_tide iodine common_salt potassium sodium evaporite common_salt calcium_chloride bromine brine | |
2. | [ adjective ] native to or inhabiting the sea | |
Synonyms: | marine | |
Examples: | "marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales" "saltwater fish" |
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Related terms: | aquatic | |
Similar spelling: |
saltate salted |