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saltwater

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




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Other impressive features on the grounds include a saltwater pool; vegetable gardens; a wildflower meadow; an orchard of cherry, apple, and peach trees; and a sports court—ideal for Paul’s training.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

When these two types of water meet, ions from the saltwater move through a specialized ion-selective membrane toward the lower-salinity water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Out back, there’s a saltwater pool, spa, basketball court, bocce court, putting green, and driving range.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

“It is a moat with saltwater crocodiles, with sharks, and an even more dangerous species—lawyers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

It was a grand Victorian, covered with gingerbread, and painted the color of pistachio saltwater taffy.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides