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salt water

American  

noun

  1. water containing a large amount of salt.

  2. seawater.


Etymology

Origin of salt water

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

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The team also explored how the material performed in salt water, an especially demanding environment for battery systems.

From Science Daily Feb. 19, 2026

Their hands, arms and legs bore wounds caused by the salt water.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

It includes a small pool of fresh, unchlorinated water and another of specially formulated salt water, both deep enough for full submersion.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2025

The new pools are intended to handle year-round use, incorporating electric pool heaters, salt water and UV light water treatment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2025

“No way, Stef. For every sip of salt water, you pee two.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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