salty
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adjective \ˈsȯl-tē\salt·i·ersalt·i·est
Definition of SALTY
1
: of, seasoned with, or containing salt
2
: smacking of the sea or nautical life
3
— salt·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
— salt·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of SALTY
- I think the soup tastes salty.
- <salty sea water is safe to swim in, but you really shouldn't swallow it>
First Known Use of SALTY
15th century
salty
adjective \ˈsȯl-tē\ (Medical Dictionary)salt·i·er; salt·i·est
Medical Definition of SALTY
: of, seasoned with, or containing salt
—salt·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ (audio pronunciation) noun
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