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Meaning of saltwater
The primary meaning of the word "saltwater" refers to water with a high concentration of salt, typically from the ocean or sea.
Etymology of saltwater
The word "saltwater" has its roots in Old English, with "salt" coming from the Latin "sal" and "water" from the Old English "wæter".
Historically, the term has been used to describe the ocean and seas, as well as solutions of salt in water for various purposes.
Synonyms
seawater
brine
brackish water
marine water
ocean water
sea water
tidal water
coastal water
estuarine water
marine environment
aquatic environment
salt
saline solution
salt solution
sea brine
oceanic water
deep water
open water
marine ecosystem
coral water
reef water
bay water
gulf water
strait water
channel water
harbor water
lagoon water
fjord water
Definitions
- Saltwater is defined by Oxford Languages as water with a high concentration of salt, especially that found in the oceans and seas.
- * It can also refer to a solution of salt in water, used for various purposes such as preserving food or cleaning.
Usage Examples
- The fish thrived in the saltwater aquarium, surrounded by coral and other marine life.
- * The ship sailed through the saltwater strait, navigating through the busy shipping lane.
- * The doctor prescribed a saltwater gargle to soothe the patient's sore throat.
Antonyms
freshwater
pure water
clean water
drinking water
tap water
distilled water
deionized water
demineralized water
softened water
alkaline water
mineral water
sparkling water
still water
spring water
river water
lake water
stream water
brook water
creek water
well water