Definition of "seawater" in English

noun

1. The saltwater of a sea or ocean.

adjective

1. (not comparable) Consisting of seawater.

   • The continual seawater splashes corroded our equipment

2. (not comparable) Associated in some way with seawater, or intended for dealing with seawater.

   • The sharks in the aquarium had to be kept in a seawater tank
   • Aboard the ship we needed seawater soap for washing our clothes
   • Though it was a nuisance to arrange them, we found the seawater showers very refreshing