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However, since it’s naturally found in warm marine waters, people with open wounds can be exposed to Vibrio vulnificus through direct contact with seawater.—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 However, since it's naturally found in warm marine waters, people with open wounds can be exposed to Vibrio vulnificus through direct contact with seawater.—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Unlike lithium, chloride is abundant and can be sourced from seawater.—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 If you're stung, leave the water and rinse the area with seawater rather than fresh water.—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seawater
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of seawater was
before the 12th century