table salt

noun

Definition of table salt

: salt suitable for use at the table and in cooking

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Recent Examples on the Web Consider salt differences: Some recipes call for kosher salt, while others call for fine sea salt or table salt. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "How to make the best cookies for the holidays," 7 Dec. 2020 Most of the other ingredients in the vaccine, some as common as table salt and sugar, are also found in a variety of other medications, foods or vaccines. — Amanda Morris, The Arizona Republic, "COVID-19 vaccine ingredients can trigger allergic reactions, but officials say it's rare," 23 Jan. 2021 The most affordable and ubiquitous type of salt is table salt, also called refined salt. — Ana Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, "The best salt," 23 Dec. 2020 Consider salt differences: Some recipes call for kosher salt, while others call for fine sea salt or table salt. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "How to make the best cookies for the holidays," 7 Dec. 2020 Consider salt differences: Some recipes call for kosher salt, while others call for fine sea salt or table salt. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "How to make the best cookies for the holidays," 7 Dec. 2020 Consider salt differences: Some recipes call for kosher salt, while others call for fine sea salt or table salt. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "How to make the best cookies for the holidays," 7 Dec. 2020 While table salt provides ample iodine, many Americans are on low-salt diets, and iodine deficiencies can lead to an enlarged thyroid and result in a host of issues such as goiters and low levels of thyroid hormones. — Ana Sanchez, chicagotribune.com, "The best thyroid health supplement," 12 Dec. 2020 Consider salt differences: Some recipes call for kosher salt, while others call for fine sea salt or table salt. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "How to make the best cookies for the holidays," 7 Dec. 2020

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“Table salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/table%20salt. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.

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table salt

noun

English Language Learners Definition of table salt

: the type of salt that is usually on a table for people to use while they are dining

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table salt

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Medical Definition of table salt

: salt and especially sodium chloride refined for use at the table and in cooking

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