Saltwater is water with significant amounts of [[salt]] in it. It exists in [[ocean]]s and [[lake]]s. Saltwater from the ocean has many different minerals and cannot be drunk, unless the water is desalinated and the salt removed (saltwater with ordinary table salt can be consumed in small amounts). Saltwater is known for its healing properties, with gargling of saltwater commonly used to treat sore throats. | Saltwater is water with significant amounts of [[salt]] in it. It exists in [[ocean]]s and [[lake]]s. Saltwater from the ocean has many different minerals and cannot be drunk, unless the water is desalinated and the salt removed (saltwater with ordinary table salt can be consumed in small amounts). Saltwater is known for its healing properties, with gargling of saltwater commonly used to treat sore throats. |