saltwater
[ sawlt-waw-ter, -wot-er ]
/ ˈsɔltˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /
adjective
of or relating to salt water.
inhabiting salt water: a saltwater fish.
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British Dictionary definitions for saltwater
saltwater
/ (ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə) /
adjective
of, relating to, or inhabiting salt water, esp the seasaltwater fishes
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Scientific definitions for saltwater
saltwater
[ sôlt′wô′tər ]
Consisting of or living in salty water, especially seawater.
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