Salinity: meaning, definitions and examples

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salinity

 

[ sษ™หˆlษชnษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

oceanography

The concentration of dissolved salts in water, usually expressed in parts per thousand (ppt) or practical salinity units (psu). Salinity affects the density of seawater and plays a major role in ocean circulation.

Synonyms

brininess, saline concentration, salt content

Examples of usage

  • High salinity in the Dead Sea allows for effortless floating.
  • Salinity levels in the Atlantic Ocean vary depending on the region.
  • Changes in salinity can impact marine organisms.
Context #2 | Noun

agriculture

The saltiness of soil or water, which can affect plant growth and crop yield.

Synonyms

saline level, salt concentration, saltiness

Examples of usage

  • Farmers use irrigation techniques to manage soil salinity.
  • High salinity in irrigation water can lead to crop damage.
  • Measuring soil salinity is essential for successful farming.

Translations

Translations of the word "salinity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salinidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคตเคฃเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salzgehalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kadar garam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasolenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉๅˆ†ๆฟƒๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salinitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salinidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzluluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ผ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูˆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slanost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slanost

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seltu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duzluluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salinidad

Etymology

The word 'salinity' originates from the Latin word 'sal' which means salt. The concept of salinity has been crucial in various fields such as oceanography, agriculture, and environmental science. Understanding and managing salinity levels is essential for the sustainability of ecosystems and human activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,937 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.