saltwater

B1 · Intermediate

adj. living in or coming from the sea rather than rivers or lakes.

adj. inhabiting or originating from a saline environment.

“Saltwater crocodiles are much larger and more dangerous than other types.”

“The aquarium features a massive saltwater tank designed to mimic the biodiversity of a tropical coral reef.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. water that has salt in it, especially from the ocean.

n. water containing a high concentration of salt, typically from a sea or ocean.

“After a day at the beach, his skin felt tight from the saltwater.”

“The engineers developed a new desalination process to convert saltwater into drinkable water for the island community.”

C2 · Proficiency Academic · American English · Technical

adj. a specific type of economic theory from certain American universities.

adj. relating to a school of macroeconomic thought, typically Keynesian, associated with coastal U.S. universities.

“The professor explained the differences between saltwater and freshwater economic models.”

“Saltwater economists generally advocate for active government intervention to manage economic cycles, contrasting with the more laissez-faire freshwater school.”