Salt water or saltwater may refer to:
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salt water is a mixture of salt and water
Salt water (or salt-water or saltwater) most often means the water from the seas and oceans. This type of water is also called sea water. Saltwater is the opposite of fresh water.
Salt water used for making or preserving food is usually called brine.
When scientists measure salt in water, they usually say they are testing the salinity of the water : salinity is measured in parts per thousand or ppt.
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