is that not tinctured or impregnated with salt or saline particles enough to be discovered by the sense. Such generally is that of springs, rains, wells, lakes, &c.

The dulcifying or making of salt water fresh is a secret that has been long sought with great attention. For an account of the principal attempts that have been made with this view. See Sea WATER.

Freb WIND signifies strong, but not violent; hence when the gale increases, it is laid to freben.