salinize

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verb

sa·​li·​nize ˈsa-lə-ˌnīz How to pronounce salinize (audio)
also ˈsā-
salinized; salinizing

transitive verb

: to treat or impregnate with salt
salinization noun

salinization

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noun

sa·​lin·​iza·​tion ˌsāˌlēnə̇ˈzāshən How to pronounce salinization (audio)
-līn-
plural -s
: the process by which salts accumulate in soil

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salinize was in 1926

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“Salinize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salinize. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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