Salt: meaning, definitions and examples

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salt

 

[ sษ”หlt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

seasoning

A white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is commonly used to season or preserve food.

Synonyms

salinity, seasoning, sodium chloride

Examples of usage

  • It's important to use just the right amount of salt when cooking.
  • The recipe calls for a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

A compound formed when acids and bases neutralize each other, consisting of positive and negative ions.

Synonyms

compound, ionic compound, neutralized substance

Examples of usage

  • The reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide produces salt.
  • In chemistry, salt is often used to demonstrate ionic bonding.
Context #3 | Verb

add salt to

To sprinkle or mix salt into food to enhance its flavor.

Synonyms

flavor, season, sprinkle

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to salt the pasta water before cooking the noodles.
  • She likes to salt her popcorn for a savory snack.

Translations

Translations of the word "salt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sลฏl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ soฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ salt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sal

Etymology

The word 'salt' originated from the Old English word 'sealt', which is related to the Dutch 'zout' and the German 'Salz'. Salt has been an essential element in human history, used for preserving food, enhancing flavor, and even as currency in some cultures. Its importance is reflected in phrases like 'worth one's salt' and 'take it with a grain of salt'. Salt has played a significant role in shaping civilizations and continues to be a vital part of daily life.

See also: saltiness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,823, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.