seawater

Example Sentences

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"The ship can produce fresh water by desalinating seawater, but that becomes difficult if we are not sailing," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

In regions where gravity is weaker, seawater tends to flow toward areas where the pull is stronger.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

The submarine vanished on November 15, 2017 after reporting that seawater had entered the ventilation system, causing a battery on the vessel to short-circuit and start a fire.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

And with additional investment in upgrades, the Carlsbad desalination plant could be expanded to transform more seawater into drinking water, thereby freeing up additional water to be traded to cities that need it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The officers wore muck boots, but their trousers were nonetheless dark with seawater.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk