salt water

Example Sentences

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Their hands, arms and legs bore wounds caused by the salt water.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Bull sharks, which can be found in both fresh water and salt water, are "one of the few sharks that are potentially dangerous to people", the Australian Museum says.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

By combining gold, salt water, and light, they have built a special platform where these forces can actually be seen as colorful patterns.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

It includes a small pool of fresh, unchlorinated water and another of specially formulated salt water, both deep enough for full submersion.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

My eyes are starting to sting with salt water.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender