Meaning of the word salted in English

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

salted

US /ˈsɑːl.tɪd/
UK /ˈsɒl.tɪd/

Adjective

containing or preserved with salt

Example:
I prefer salted butter on my toast.
They served salted peanuts as a snack.

Verb

past tense and past participle of 'salt'

Example:
She salted the pasta water generously.
The fish was carefully cleaned and salted for preservation.