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seawater

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsiˌwɔtər/ · UK /ˈsiːwɔːtə/

seawater means: The salty water found in seas and oceans.

noun

SEA WATERB1

The salty water found in seas and oceans.

  • Do not drink seawater.
  • The pool is filled with seawater.
  • Scientists collected seawater samples near the coast.

Similar words: salt water

Opposites: freshwater

Common phrases: seawater temperature, seawater tank, seawater sample

adjective

SEA WATER USEB2

Used for, or connected with, the salty water in seas and oceans.

  • The fish need a seawater tank.
  • We replaced the seawater pump yesterday.
  • This seawater cooling system saves energy.

Common phrases: seawater tank, seawater pump, seawater filter

SALT WATERB2

Made of the salty water found in seas and oceans.

  • Seawater spray covered the windows.
  • Seawater droplets dried on her glasses.
  • The deck was wet with seawater splashes.

Common phrases: seawater spray, seawater splashes

Questions about seawater

What does seawater mean?

The salty water found in seas and oceans.

What is seawater in other languages?

Türkçe: deniz suyu · Español: agua de mar · Français: eau de mer · Deutsch: Meerwasser · Italiano: acqua di mare · 日本語: 海水

How do you pronounce seawater?

In American English /ˈsiˌwɔtər/; in British English /ˈsiːwɔːtə/.

How do you use seawater in a sentence?

Do not drink seawater. The pool is filled with seawater.

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