seawater

noun

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

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Whether sourced from seawater or mined from ancient salt deposits, this essential seasoning has been used for centuries in cooking and food preparation. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025 The chilled freshwater then gets pumped to air conditioners, while the seawater gets sent back to the ocean. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025 The Whale Sanctuary Project is closing off dozens of acres of seawater in a Canadian bay to provide Wikie and Keijo a life that encourages relaxation and curiosity. Kelli Bender, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 This startup uses a proprietary electrolyzer technology to remove CO₂ from seawater while producing hydrogen fuel, which can be converted into e-methanol for shipping. Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 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 22 Jan. 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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