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seawater

/ˈsiːwɔːtə(r)/noun

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समुद्री जल, समुद्र का खारा पानी

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    salt water from the sea

    समुद्री जल, समुद्र का खारा पानी

    • Seawater is not safe to drink.
    • The plant turns seawater into drinking water.
    • Seawater is used to make salt in some coastal areas.
    + 2 more examples
    • Seawater leaked into the ship's lower deck.
    • Swimming in seawater can irritate the eyes.

    Opposite fresh water

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Antonyms

fresh water

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General knowledge

The process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable is called desalination.

Seawater से नमक हटाकर उसे पीने योग्य बनाने की प्रक्रिया को desalination कहते हैं।