Synonyms of salinity

salinity

noun

as in saltness

the quality or state of being salty

distilling will eliminate the salinity of seawater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saltness
• saltiness
• brininess

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purity
• sweetness
• freshness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of salinity

The presence of several million nerve endings suggests that narwhals may be able to sense temperature or salinity changes in the water with their tusks. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

Organisms that survive the Gulf’s high temperatures and salinity may be particularly capable invaders. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

And as dry weather causes an increase in soil salinity in fields, Janse grows samphire, also known as sea asparagus, on a small patch of land. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

The United States and North America in general are at a lower risk because of their distance and lower levels of salinity, Tamburri said. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Researchers also will record ocean conditions including temperature, salinity and pressure. — Velvet Wu july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

The salt dilutes in the water so that the berries won’t absorb any salinity during the brief soak. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

And though extreme rainfall may help attract baitfish closer to shore, the influx of fresh water lowers salinity levels, driving some shark species away. — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

Shrimp farming is often held up as a success story in that vein, a profitable adaptation to rising salinity. — Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026