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Seawater, or salt water, is water from a sea or ocean. On average, seawater in the world’s oceans has a salinity of about 3.5% (35 g/L, or 599 mM), which is a specific gravity of about 1.025. This means that every kilogram (roughly one litre by volume) of seawater has approximately 35 grams (1.2 oz) of dissolved salts (predominantly sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl−) ions).

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Seawater
Definition of "Seawater" by Chat GPT: Seawater refers to the water present in the world's oceans and seas. It is a complex mixture of water, dissolved salts and minerals, organic matter, and microscopic life forms. The composition of seawater varies depending on factors such as location, depth, and temperature, but on average it contains about 3.5% (35 parts per thousand) dissolved salts. Seawater also plays a crucial role in the global climate system and supports a vast array of marine life.
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