seawater

noun

sea·​wa·​ter ˈsē-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce seawater (audio)
-ˌwä-
: water in or from the sea

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Utilizing biochar, a low-cost, biodegradable material as a photothermal agent, efficiently converts seawater into potable water through interfacial solar evaporation. Dr. Reji Thomas, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 An internal inspection found that there were no holes at the warship’s bottom, but the starboard hull was scratched and seawater flowed into the stern section through the rescue channel, the report said. Reuters, NBC news, 23 May 2025 The seaside retreat, at the very tip of the peninsula of Cap-Ferrat, is home to Club Dauphin, an Olympic heated seawater swimming pool and club accessible by private funicular. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025 North Korean state media had previously reported that the damage was less severe than initially feared, and that there were no holes in the hull, though it was scratched along the side and some seawater had entered the stern. Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seawater

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seawater was before the 12th century

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“Seawater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seawater. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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seawater

noun
sea·​wa·​ter ˈsē-ˌwȯt-ər How to pronounce seawater (audio)
-ˌwät-
: water in or from the sea

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