saltwater

[sawlt-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈsɔltˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /

ADJECTIVE

marine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aquatic coastal deep-sea maritime naval seagoing

STRONG

littoral nautical oceanic sea seafaring seashore seaside shore

WEAK

Neptunian abyssal hydrographic natatorial navigational ocean-going oceanographic pelagic

Antonyms

WEAK

freshwater

ADJECTIVE

marine/maritime

Synonyms

WEAK

Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deep-sea hydrographic littoral natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic of the sea pelagic sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore

ADJECTIVE

thalassic

Synonyms

WEAK

Neptunian abyssal aquatic coastal deep-sea hydrographic littoral maritime natatorial nautical naval navigational oceangoing oceanic oceanographic of the sea pelagic sea seafaring seagoing seashore seaside shore

Example Sentences

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The former lawyer who secured a Rights of Nature recognition for a Spanish saltwater lagoon believes it could.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Network Rail has called the Victorian tunnel one of the most hostile environments on the UK rail network, where moisture, dripping saltwater and diesel soot accelerate wear on equipment.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He waded through lagoon waters with saltwater crocodiles, landing on a white sand beach, carrying a sack of coconuts as a sign of goodwill.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The field is still searching for materials that can survive the punishing mix of saltwater chemistry, high voltage, and industrial operating demands.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

That had been rough, getting used to breathing in the saltwater air.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

saltwater

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