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salt water

NOUN
water containing salt
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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

The new pools are intended to handle year-round use, incorporating electric pool heaters, salt water and UV light water treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Like a popped bubble, the walls spilled inward, no longer plaster and wood, but a downpour of salt water.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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