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saltwater

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




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But warmer oceans are also often bereft of the high-energy prey these juvenile salmon need for rapid growth when they reach the saltwater.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Sprawling across 7,190 square feet, the lavish abode also boasts a saltwater pool, a tennis court, a greenhouse, an antique barn, a treehouse, and other features.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

Congress established the National Academies in 1863 to advise on science—e.g., fixing the weights and measures of currency and methods for protecting ship hulls from saltwater corrosion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Mar Menor, on the south-eastern coast of Murcia, is the largest Mediterranean saltwater lagoon in Europe.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

The saltwater fountain in the corner had been freshly scrubbed so the coral gleamed.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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