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Two miles down, where seawater exerts vast pressures, an implosion would have made the violent collapse of the vehicle’s hull instantaneous.
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William J. Broad, New York Times, 10 June 2024
Wash stings with seawater—not fresh water—pluck remaining tentacles, and apply rubbing alcohol.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The saltwater sprayed by the experiment is similar to seawater, which is one of the largest sources of naturally occurring aerosols in the environment.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
As men entered the deep water, the assault jackets became anchors, the cotton straps swelling in seawater and making removal of the garment almost impossible.
—Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 10 May 2024
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William J. Broad, New York Times, 10 June 2024
Wash stings with seawater—not fresh water—pluck remaining tentacles, and apply rubbing alcohol.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The saltwater sprayed by the experiment is similar to seawater, which is one of the largest sources of naturally occurring aerosols in the environment.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
As men entered the deep water, the assault jackets became anchors, the cotton straps swelling in seawater and making removal of the garment almost impossible.
—Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 10 May 2024
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“Seawater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seawater. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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seawater
noun
sea·wa·ter
ˈsē-ˌwȯt-ər 
-ˌwät-
: water in or from the sea
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