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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

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Other impressive features on the grounds include a saltwater pool; vegetable gardens; a wildflower meadow; an orchard of cherry, apple, and peach trees; and a sports court—ideal for Paul’s training.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

A new saltwater lido on the seafront has also been proposed.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Osmotic energy, often referred to as blue energy, is an emerging method for producing renewable electricity by harnessing the natural mixing of saltwater and freshwater.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Out back, there’s a saltwater pool, spa, basketball court, bocce court, putting green, and driving range.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Maybe they used some of the underground cisterns that had been laid down long ago but had been ignored, or maybe they used saltwater from the bay.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep