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seawater

/ˈsiːˌwɔːtə/

/ˈsiˌwɔtər/

Translations

seawaternoun

seawaters

морская вода

Seawater is salty and not suitable for drinking.

Морская вода соленая и не подходит для питья.

Synonyms

ocean water

marine water

seawateradjective

/ˈsiːˌwɔːtə/

/ˈsiˌwɔtər/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g., 'seawater pump'.

Synonyms

seawaternoun

Water from a sea or ocean, which has a high concentration of dissolved salts and minerals.

The marine biologist collected samples of seawater to study the effects of pollution on marine life.

seawateradjective

Relating to, consisting of, or using seawater.

The facility employs a seawater desalination process.