rock salt
noun
: common salt occurring in solid form as a mineral
also
: salt artificially prepared in large crystals or masses
Examples of rock salt in a Sentence
I put some rock salt on the sidewalk to melt the ice.
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North Carolina residents are likely stocking up on rock salt (again) ahead of a historic winter storm forecast to dump up to a foot of snow in portions of the state this weekend.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Several common household items can be used to melt ice if traditional rock salt is unavailable.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The severe weather will continue to drive sustained demand for consumables like ice melt, rock salt, and windshield fluid, Planalytics noted.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Placing rock salt before nightfall could save you lots of time getting your car safely out of the ice by preventing ice from forming.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Several common household items can be used to melt ice if traditional rock salt is unavailable.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The severe weather will continue to drive sustained demand for consumables like ice melt, rock salt, and windshield fluid, Planalytics noted.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Placing rock salt before nightfall could save you lots of time getting your car safely out of the ice by preventing ice from forming.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rock salt
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“Rock salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20salt. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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