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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If guests aren’t entertained enough with the indoor amenities, they can lounge at the 40-foot saltwater pool with solar heating.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

According to lead author Michael Zhdanov, the study marks the first time AEM technology has successfully detected freshwater beneath the thin layer of conductive saltwater at the surface of the Great Salt Lake.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Not only did it continue operating effectively, it also removed sodium ions from the saltwater solution.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

I fixed boardwalks and lifeguard chairs and the dock struts rotting away in the saltwater marsh.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

saltwater

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