saltwater
word
Definition
Water that contains a significant amount of salt, especially the water in oceans and seas. It can also refer to any mixture of water and salt.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in scientific, environmental, and marine contexts. Don't confuse 'saltwater' (with salt) and 'freshwater' (without salt). Collocations: 'saltwater fish,' 'saltwater tank.' Can be written as one word (saltwater) or two (salt water).
Spanish: agua saladaPortuguese (BR): água salgadaPortuguese (PT): água salgadaChinese (Simplified): 咸水Chinese (Traditional): 鹽水Hindi: नमकदार पानीArabic: ماء مالح
Example Sentences
Most fish in the ocean live in saltwater.
basic
You should not drink saltwater because it can make you sick.
basic
She has a saltwater aquarium at home.
basic
After swimming in the saltwater, my skin felt sticky.
natural
Some people gargle with saltwater to relieve a sore throat.
natural
Coral reefs grow well in warm saltwater environments.
natural