Meaning of the word salt in English

What does salt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

salt

US /sɑːlt/

UK /sɑːlt/

a white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food.

Example:

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Add a pinch of salt to the soup for flavor.

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The recipe calls for a teaspoon of salt.

Synonym:

sodium chloride table salt common salt

any of a large class of chemical compounds formed when a metal atom replaces the hydrogen of an acid.

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Sodium chloride is a common example of a salt.

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Many minerals are naturally occurring salts.

to add salt to (food) for flavor or preservation.

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Remember to salt the pasta water before boiling.

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They used to salt fish to preserve it for long journeys.

Synonym:

season cure brine

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