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saltwater Definition

salt·water (-wôt′ər, -wät′ər)

adjective

of, having to do with, or living in salt water or the sea

saltwater Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lagoon: The Fleet is a 16 mile long tidal saltwater lagoon that is only open the sea at its eastern end.
  • crocodile: A group of German tourists swimming in the Australian outback was attacked by a giant saltwater crocodile, killing one.
  • intrusion: Saltwater intrusion into the aquifer compounded the water shortage problem.
  • fishing: Saltwater game fishing is a team sport with everyone working toward the capture of the fish.
  • fish: Saltwater aquarium fish are among the most beautiful of animals to be found anywhere in the world.
  • pool: For good measure, a saltwater swimming pool is perched on the edge of the ocean.

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