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Meaning ofsaltin English

salt

us//sɑlt//uk//sɒlt//

Pluralsalts
Past Tensesalted
Participle Verbsalting
Third Person Singularsalts

Definitions

Noun
1. a crystalline mineral; seasoning
2. random data for encryption
3. flavor or taste; seasoning
  The recipe requires a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
4. wit; cleverness in speech
  Her sharp salt in conversation made the whole room laugh.
5. a container for salt; salt cellar
  The salt on the table was almost empty.
6. compound formed from acid-base reaction
  The chemist studied the properties of salt formed from the reaction.
7. random bytes added to secure data
  The system uses salt to protect user passwords.
Adjective
1. containing salt; saline water
  The doctor warned about the dangers of drinking salt water.
2. treated with salt (as preservative)
  The company produces salt beef that can be stored for years.
3. having a salty taste; salted
  The salt peanuts were a popular snack at the party.
4. containing salt (saline solution)
  The doctor used a salt solution to clean the wound.
Verb
1. to add salt (for preservation, etc.)
  The cook will salt the meat to preserve it for winter.

Compounds / Phrases

saltbox saltbrush saltbushes saltcellar saltcellars saltgrass saltie saltpan saltpans saltworks saltmarsh saltmarshes salt pan old salt salt cedar table salt saltboxes saltshaker saltshakers