open sea vs seawater

open sea

noun
  • That part of the sea out of sight of land. 

  • A sea open to all nations, i.e. not a mare clausum. 

seawater

noun
  • The saltwater of a sea or ocean. 

adj
  • Associated in some way with seawater, or intended for dealing with seawater. 

  • Consisting of seawater. 

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